- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Park, GA
Bethune Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethune Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228001006
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethune Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethune Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethune Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bethune Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130228001006 · College Park, GA Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Bethune Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bethune Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 608
Bethune Elementary School
608 students
What this shows Bethune Elementary School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethune Elementary School compares
Bethune 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Bethune Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethune Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethune Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in College Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nolan Elementary School
Standard public school
779 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Creek Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Cliftondale Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Feldwood Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Northcutt Elementary School
Standard public school
618 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Tell Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 13.5:1 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethune Elementary School
How many students attend Bethune Elementary School?
Bethune Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethune Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethune Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethune Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Bethune Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethune Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bethune Elementary School is African American at 86.3% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethune Elementary School?
Bethune Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Bethune Elementary School rank among schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethune Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 schools in College Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in College Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Bethune Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.