At a glance
Reported students
944
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Bethel Elementary School: 944 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
- 864
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
What the reported data says about Bethel Elementary School
Bethel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Tipp City. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Bethel Local. NCES reports 944 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 (82.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). English learners represent 18.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. 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 Bethel Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.02 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
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White82.2%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black4.4%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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 Bethel Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bethel Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–09
526 reported students
Bethel High School
High · Grades 09–12
521 reported students
Public schools near Bethel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Layne Elementary School Elementary · Tecumseh Local | KG–02 | 420 | 2.9 mi |
| New Carlisle Elementary School Elementary · Tecumseh Local | 02–05 | 495 | 3.3 mi |
| Charles Huber Elementary School Elementary · Huber Heights City | KG–06 | 610 | 4.5 mi |
| Rushmore Elementary School Elementary · Huber Heights City | KG–06 | 621 | 4.5 mi |
| Broadway Elementary School Elementary · Tipp City Exempted Village | KG–02 | 452 | 5.2 mi |
| Valley Forge Elementary School Elementary · Huber Heights City | KG–06 | 537 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Elementary School
What grades does Bethel Elementary School serve?
Bethel Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bethel Local.
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School reported 944 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 864 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 944 students and 46.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bethel Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bethel Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bethel Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.8% 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 Bethel Elementary School in?
Bethel Elementary School is part of Bethel Local, based in Tipp City, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bethel Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Park Layne Elementary School (2.9 mi), New Carlisle Elementary School (3.3 mi), Charles Huber Elementary School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.