At a glance
Reported students
641
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
776
Bethlehem Elementary School: 641 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 737
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Bethlehem Elementary School
Bethlehem Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bethlehem. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Barrow County. NCES reports 641 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.8%). English learners represent 13.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bethlehem Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.6%
- Hispanic26.8%
- Black13.7%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Barrow County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bramlett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
654 reported students
Winder Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
656 reported students
Auburn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
678 reported students
Austin Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
700 reported students
County Line Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
764 reported students
Public schools near Bethlehem Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Road Elementary School Elementary · Barrow County | PK–05 | 700 | 3.6 mi |
| Walker Park Elementary School Elementary · Walton County | PK–05 | 755 | 3.9 mi |
| Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Barrow County | PK–05 | 764 | 4.4 mi |
| Yargo Elementary School Elementary · Barrow County | PK–05 | 782 | 4.5 mi |
| Winder Elementary School Elementary · Barrow County | PK–05 | 656 | 5.7 mi |
| Dove Creek Elementary School Elementary · Oconee County | PK–05 | 543 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem Elementary School
What grades does Bethlehem Elementary School serve?
Bethlehem Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Barrow County.
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School reported 641 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 737 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 641 students and 53.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bethlehem Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bethlehem Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Barrow County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bethlehem Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bethlehem Elementary School in?
Bethlehem Elementary School is part of Barrow County, based in Winder, GA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bethlehem Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Austin Road Elementary School (3.6 mi), Walker Park Elementary School (3.9 mi), Kennedy Elementary School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.