- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheeling, WV
Bethlehem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethlehem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540105000853
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethlehem Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 125
- students enrolled
Bethlehem Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Wheeling, WV.
School address
District: Ohio County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540105000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bethlehem Elementary School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 540105000853 · Wheeling, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 20.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students)
Bethlehem Elementary School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bethlehem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeling Park
Wheeling Park High School
1,427 students
- Warwood School 516
Warwood School
516 students
- Woodsdale Elem 405
Woodsdale Elementary School
405 students
- Triadelphia Mi 387
Triadelphia Middle School
387 students
- Elm Grove Elem 299
Elm Grove Elementary School
299 students
- This school 125
Bethlehem Elementary School
125 students
What this shows Bethlehem Elementary School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethlehem Elementary School compares
Bethlehem Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 59% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 99% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$16,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Bethlehem Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Ohio County Schools reports $16,079 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Park High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warwood School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodsdale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triadelphia Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem Elementary School
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheeling, WV. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 59% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethlehem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bethlehem Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Wheeling, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Bethlehem Elementary School rank among schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethlehem Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Wheeling, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheeling on the city page.
What other schools are in Ohio County Schools?
Besides Bethlehem Elementary School, Ohio County Schools also operates Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students), Warwood School (516 students), and Woodsdale Elementary School (405 students). See the Ohio County Schools district page for the complete list.