- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethlehem, GA
Bethlehem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethlehem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130029000176
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethlehem Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 641
- students enrolled
Bethlehem Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Barrow County · Georgia
NCES ID 130029000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-190 students YoY
Bethlehem Elementary School shrank from 850 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (-22.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-190 students YoY 130029000176 · Bethlehem, GA Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 10.9:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Bethlehem Elementary School shrank from 850 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (-22.4%). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bethlehem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- This school 641
Bethlehem Elementary School
641 students
What this shows Bethlehem Elementary School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethlehem Elementary School compares
Bethlehem Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 13.7%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Bethlehem Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem Elementary School
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethlehem, GA. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), down 190.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethlehem Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Bethlehem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethlehem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bethlehem Elementary School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Barrow County?
Besides Bethlehem Elementary School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Russell Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.