Enrollment
159
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Bethel Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Bethel Elementary School
New Bethel Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Tuscumbia, Alabama, enrolling 159 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.5:1, New Bethel Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Alabama schools and 18% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.9% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Alabama average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Alabama schools, with 159 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tuscumbia's public schools, it stands alongside Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students): New Bethel Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Colbert County also operates Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students) and Colbert Heights High School (467 students) alongside New Bethel 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 New Bethel Elementary School compares
New Bethel Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colbert County, which includes New Bethel Elementary School.
$13,961
Per student
+12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 18.0%
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 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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is New Bethel Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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