At a glance
Reported students
154
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
154
Bethel Grade School: 154 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Bethel Grade School
Bethel Grade School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Mount Vernon. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Bethel SD 82. NCES reports 154 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 (84.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bethel Grade School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.39 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White84.4%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
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
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Bethel Grade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McClellan Elementary School Elementary · McClellan CCSD 12 | KG–08 | 56 | 2.5 mi |
| Spring Garden Elementary School Elementary · Spring Garden Community Consolidated School District 178 | KG–04 | 124 | 2.5 mi |
| J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr Elementary · Mount Vernon SD 80 | 04–05 | 260 | 2.6 mi |
| Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center Elementary · Mount Vernon SD 80 | KG–03 | 562 | 3 mi |
| Summersville Grade School Elementary · Summersville SD 79 | PK–08 | 283 | 4 mi |
| Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade Sch Elementary · Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5 | PK–08 | 122 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Grade School
What grades does Bethel Grade School serve?
Bethel Grade School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bethel SD 82.
How many students attend Bethel Grade School?
Bethel Grade School reported 154 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 148 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Grade School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 154 students and 13.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bethel Grade School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bethel Grade School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel SD 82 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bethel Grade School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bethel Grade School in?
Bethel Grade School is part of Bethel SD 82, based in Mount Vernon, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bethel Grade School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McClellan Elementary School (2.5 mi), Spring Garden Elementary School (2.5 mi), J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.