At a glance
Reported students
342
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
345
Bethel Memorial El Sch: 342 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Bethel Memorial El Sch
Bethel Memorial El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Bethel Park. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Bethel Park SD. NCES reports 342 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 (71.3%) and Asian (10.8%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.2%. 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 Memorial El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.75 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.3%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black1.2%
- Asian10.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.8%
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 Park SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
338 reported students
Abraham Lincoln El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
348 reported students
George Washington El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
313 reported students
William Penn El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
212 reported students
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS
Middle · Grades 05–06
597 reported students
Independence MS
Middle · Grades 07–08
602 reported students
Public schools near Bethel Memorial El Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington El Sch Elementary · Bethel Park SD | KG–04 | 313 | 0.9 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin El Sch Elementary · Bethel Park SD | KG–04 | 338 | 1.1 mi |
| William Penn El Sch Elementary · Bethel Park SD | KG–04 | 212 | 1.8 mi |
| Eisenhower El Sch Elementary · Upper St. Clair SD | KG–04 | 524 | 1.8 mi |
| Streams El Sch Elementary · Upper St. Clair SD | KG–04 | 468 | 2.1 mi |
| Baker El Sch Elementary · Upper St. Clair SD | KG–04 | 471 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Memorial El Sch
What grades does Bethel Memorial El Sch serve?
Bethel Memorial El Sch reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bethel Park SD.
How many students attend Bethel Memorial El Sch?
Bethel Memorial El Sch reported 342 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 305 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Memorial El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 342 students and 24.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bethel Memorial El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bethel Memorial El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel Park SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bethel Memorial El Sch in?
Bethel Memorial El Sch is part of Bethel Park SD, based in Bethel Park, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bethel Memorial El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George Washington El Sch (0.9 mi), Benjamin Franklin El Sch (1.1 mi), William Penn El Sch (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.