At a glance
Reported students
124
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
150.5
Bethel Elementary School: 124 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
- 105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about Bethel Elementary School
Bethel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bethel. It is one of 4 current school records connected to White River Unified School District #79. NCES reports 124 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, close to the Vermont median of 11.3:1 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 (96.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bethel Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.7 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White96.8%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Other schools in White River Unified School District #79
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Royalton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
168 reported students
White River Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
133 reported students
White River Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Central School Elementary · Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 | PK–06 | 45 | 6.1 mi |
| South Royalton Elementary School Elementary · White River Unified School District #79 | PK–05 | 168 | 6.4 mi |
| Randolph Elementary School Elementary · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | PK–06 | 289 | 7 mi |
| Barnard Academy Elementary · Mountain Views School District | PK–06 | 57 | 7.5 mi |
| Rochester School Elementary · Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 | PK–06 | 85 | 8.6 mi |
| Braintree School Elementary · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | PK–06 | 88 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Elementary School
What grades does Bethel Elementary School serve?
Bethel Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in White River Unified School District #79.
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School reported 124 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 105 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 124 students and 11.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. 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. Enrollment is generally based on White River Unified School District #79 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bethel Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.3% 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 Elementary School in?
Bethel Elementary School is part of White River Unified School District #79, based in Royalton, VT, which operates 4 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 Stockbridge Central School (6.1 mi), South Royalton Elementary School (6.4 mi), Randolph Elementary School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.