- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuscumbia, AL
New Bethel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Bethel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010084000341
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Bethel Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Tuscumbia · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Bethel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Bethel Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Tuscumbia, AL.
School address
District: Colbert County · Alabama
NCES ID 010084000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
New Bethel Elementary School held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010084000341 · Tuscumbia, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 14.5:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students)
New Bethel Elementary School held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
New Bethel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights Elementary School
486 students
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights High School
467 students
- Colbert County
Colbert County High School
438 students
- Leighton Eleme
Leighton Elementary School
355 students
- Hatton Element
Hatton Elementary School
236 students
- This school 159
New Bethel Elementary School
159 students
What this shows New Bethel Elementary School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Bethel Elementary School compares
New Bethel Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 59% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, New Bethel Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colbert County reports $15,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Bethel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colbert Heights High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Bethel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Tuscumbia
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Bethel Elementary School
How many students attend New Bethel Elementary School?
New Bethel Elementary School has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuscumbia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bethel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bethel Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Bethel Elementary School?
23.9% of students at New Bethel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Bethel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Bethel Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Tuscumbia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Bethel Elementary School?
New Bethel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 New Bethel Elementary School rank among schools in Tuscumbia?
By Resource Investment Index, New Bethel Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Tuscumbia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tuscumbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Colbert County?
Besides New Bethel Elementary School, Colbert County also operates Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students), Colbert Heights High School (467 students), and Colbert County High School (438 students). See the Colbert County district page for the complete list.