- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethlehem, CT
Bethlehem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethlehem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090353600743
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethlehem Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
Bethlehem Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Regional School District 14 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353600743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bethlehem Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 090353600743 · Bethlehem, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 13.8:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Nonnewaug High School (647 students)
Bethlehem Elementary School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bethlehem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nonnewaug High
Nonnewaug High School
647 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary School
328 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
300 students
- This school
Bethlehem Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Bethlehem Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethlehem Elementary School compares
Bethlehem Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Bethlehem Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 14 reports $26,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethlehem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonnewaug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethlehem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem Elementary School
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethlehem, CT. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethlehem Elementary School?
19.2% of students at Bethlehem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethlehem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bethlehem Elementary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Regional School District 14?
Besides Bethlehem Elementary School, Regional School District 14 also operates Nonnewaug High School (647 students), Mitchell Elementary School (328 students), and Woodbury Middle School (300 students). See the Regional School District 14 district page for the complete list.