- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Grove, GA
Bethlehem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethlehem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282003566
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethlehem Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethlehem Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Locust Grove, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bethlehem Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130282003566 · Locust Grove, GA Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 18:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Bethlehem Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.7 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
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 630
Bethlehem Elementary School
630 students
What this shows Bethlehem Elementary School reports 630 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$12,373
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 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.7%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Bethlehem Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Locust Grove
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Unity Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
882 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Luella Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Locust Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
576 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem Elementary School
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Grove, GA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethlehem Elementary School?
46.8% 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 African American at 78.7% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
How does Bethlehem Elementary School rank among schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Locust Grove, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Locust Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Bethlehem Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.