How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bethlehem Elementary | W M Jenkins Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Taylorsville, NC | Hickory, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 435 | 276 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.1% | 98.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bethlehem Elementary | W M Jenkins Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,929 | $11,662 |
| District | Alexander County Schools District | Hickory City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bethlehem Elementary | W M Jenkins Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.0% | 42.0% |
| African American | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% | 21.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 17.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bethlehem Elementary | W M Jenkins Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 440:1 | 260:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.1% | 27.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 20 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.