Enrollment
338
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethel, OH
Bick Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bick Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390463104590
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bick Primary Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 42.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bick Primary Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bick Primary Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bethel, OH.
School address
District: Bethel-Tate Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463104590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+132% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bick Primary Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bick Primary Elementary School
Bick Primary Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bethel, Ohio, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 132% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 593 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #300.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bethel-Tate Local spends $11,707 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bethel's public schools, it stands alongside U S Grant (396 students): Bick Primary Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Bethel-Tate Local also operates Bethel Tate High School (402 students) and Hill Intermediate Elementary School (308 students) alongside Bick Primary Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bick Primary Elementary School compares
Bick Primary Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42.3:1 | ▲ 132% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▲ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
42.3:1
students per teacher
- 132% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$11,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Bick Primary Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel-Tate Local, which includes Bick Primary Elementary School.
$11,707
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 55.6%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bick Primary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Tate High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel-Tate Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bick Primary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Bethel
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bick Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Bick Primary Elementary School?
Bick Primary Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethel, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bick Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bick Primary Elementary School is 42.3:1, which is 132% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 169% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bick Primary Elementary School?
35.0% of students at Bick Primary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bick Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bick Primary Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Bethel, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bick Primary Elementary School?
Bick Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bick Primary Elementary School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Bick Primary Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bethel, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethel on the city page.
Is Bick Primary Elementary School a good school?
Bick Primary Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bethel-Tate Local?
Besides Bick Primary Elementary School, Bethel-Tate Local also operates Bethel Tate High School (402 students), Hill Intermediate Elementary School (308 students), and Bethel-Tate Middle School (298 students). See the Bethel-Tate Local district page for the complete list.
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