Bethlehem Elementary School

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Bethlehem Elementary School ranks 149 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bethlehem Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the town of Bethlehem, Connecticut. With a student population of 281, the school is part of the Regional School District 14, which is ranked 76 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethlehem Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics across grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62.5% of 4th graders and 78% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 49.4% and 51.4%, respectively. Similarly, 54.5% of 3rd graders and 80.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 51.3% and 43.1%. This academic excellence is reflected in the school's ranking, which placed it 149 out of 497 Connecticut elementary schools in 2023-2024.

While Bethlehem Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 82.21% of students identifying as white, the school's racial diversity has been gradually increasing in recent years. Compared to nearby schools like Mitchell Elementary School and Center School, Bethlehem Elementary School also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population. This socioeconomic difference may contribute to the academic performance gap observed between Bethlehem Elementary and schools with higher poverty rates, such as Carrington School in Waterbury.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

92 East St.
Bethlehem, CT 06751

(203) 266-7506

District: Regional School District 14

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,634

Students who attend Bethlehem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Woodbury Middle School
High:	Nonnewaug High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethlehem Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), Hispanic (12.1%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Bethlehem Elementary School employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethlehem Elementary School is $22,634.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethlehem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Elementary School 149^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Bethlehem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Regional School District 14:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 14 76^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethlehem Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bethlehem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	76.41	143^rd	570	74.9%
2007	71.52	214^th	568	62.3%
2012	66.81	252^nd	564	55.3%
2013	70.16	215^th	557	61.4%
2015	73.72	180^th	551	67.3%
2016	66.18	196^th	518	62.2%
2017	52.58	254^th	519	51.1%
2018	58.97	234^th	532	56.0%
2019	66.05	203^rd	522	61.1%
2021	66.62	198^th	538	63.2%
2022	74.14	137^th	490	72.0%
2023	67.85	176^th	491	64.2%
2024	74.37	149^th	497	70.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bethlehem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.56	99^th	242	59.1%
2021	68.91	155^th	455	65.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Bethlehem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.01	125^th	247	49.4%
2021	62.19	176^th	445	60.4%

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Rank History for White students at Bethlehem Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	27.09	245^th	295	16.9%
2021	39.98	212^th	327	35.2%
2022	43.50	169^th	252	32.9%
2023	43.50	175^th	262	33.2%
2024	60.21	115^th	250	54.0%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethlehem Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	271	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1989	296	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	299
1990	305	3	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	311
1991	301	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	306
1992	317	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
1993	321	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
1994	331	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
1995	346	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	353
1996	346	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	353
1997	366	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
1998	372	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	379
1999	376	1	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	386
2000	345	0	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	354
2001	343	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	352
2002	351	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	357
2003	351	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	357
2004	356	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	359
2005	345	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	350
2006	389	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	395
2007	337	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	341
2008	358	1	8	12	1	n/a	n/a	380
2009	360	1	7	11	1	n/a	n/a	380
2010	335	0	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	350
2011	328	0	11	10	0	0	0	349
2012	306	1	3	5	2	0	0	317
2013	268	0	3	8	2	0	0	281
2014	271	1	2	7	2	0	0	283
2015	252	1	2	8	1	0	0	264
2016	246	1	1	6	1	0	1	256
2017	242	1	0	7	1	0	3	254
2018	254	1	1	7	0	0	4	267
2019	249	1	1	8	3	0	6	268
2020	249	2	1	10	4	0	6	272
2021	242	3	3	18	3	0	11	280
2022	230	4	3	22	3	0	12	274
2023	231	4	3	30	2	1	10	281
2024	224	3	3	34	2	1	13	280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethlehem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	274	16.0	17.1	n/a
1989	299	15.1	19.8	n/a
1990	311	15.1	20.5	n/a
1991	306	17.1	17.8	n/a
1992	320	15.7	20.3	0.6
1993	326	17.8	18.3	0.3
1994	339	16.8	20.2	6.2
1995	353	21.9	16.1	8.8
1996	353	21.9	16.1	8.8
1997	372	22.0	16.9	3
1998	379	24.4	15.5	3.4
1999	386	25.7	15.0	5.7
2000	354	25.0	14.2	4.8
2001	352	24.4	14.4	n/a
2002	357	25.2	14.2	3.1
2003	357	25.2	14.2	3.1
2004	359	26.2	13.7	3.1
2005	350	21.2	16.5	n/a
2006	395	20.9	18.9	4.1
2007	341	21.8	15.6	5.6
2008	380	28.6	13.3	5.8
2009	380	27.6	15.1	7.4
2010	350	27.6	12.6	9.1
2011	349	28.0	12.4	6.6
2012	317	26.5	11.9	7.9
2013	281	26.5	10.6	5.3
2014	283	22.4	12.6	15.9
2015	264	23.0	11.4	11
2016	256	22.0	11.6	11.3
2017	254	19.5	13.0	13
2018	267	20.0	13.3	14.6
2019	268	19.0	14.1	22.8
2020	272	18.2	14.8	19.9
2021	280	18.7	14.9	21.4
2022	274	19.6	13.9	21.2
2023	281	20.5	13.7	26.3
2024	280	19.2	14.5	19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethlehem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	274	16.0	17.1	n/a
1989	299	15.1	19.8	n/a
1990	311	15.1	20.5	n/a
1991	306	17.1	17.8	n/a
1992	320	15.7	20.3	0.6
1993	326	17.8	18.3	0.3
1994	339	16.8	20.2	6.2
1995	353	21.9	16.1	8.8
1996	353	21.9	16.1	8.8
1997	372	22.0	16.9	3
1998	379	24.4	15.5	3.4
1999	386	25.7	15.0	5.7
2000	354	25.0	14.2	4.8
2001	352	24.4	14.4	n/a
2002	357	25.2	14.2	3.1
2003	357	25.2	14.2	3.1
2004	359	26.2	13.7	3.1
2005	350	21.2	16.5	n/a
2006	395	20.9	18.9	4.1
2007	341	21.8	15.6	5.6
2008	380	28.6	13.3	5.8
2009	380	27.6	15.1	7.4
2010	350	27.6	12.6	9.1
2011	349	28.0	12.4	6.6
2012	317	26.5	11.9	7.9
2013	281	26.5	10.6	5.3
2014	283	22.4	12.6	15.9
2015	264	23.0	11.4	11
2016	256	22.0	11.6	11.3
2017	254	19.5	13.0	13
2018	267	20.0	13.3	14.6
2019	268	19.0	14.1	22.8
2020	272	18.2	14.8	19.9
2021	280	18.7	14.9	21.4
2022	274	19.6	13.9	21.2
2023	281	20.5	13.7	26.3
2024	280	19.2	14.5	19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethlehem Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,870
2019	$19,012
2020	$19,840
2021	$20,765
2022	$22,554
2023	$22,634

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethlehem Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 203^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 176^th of 491 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem Elementary School)	61.9	77.5	15.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 14)	66.3	57.3	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	47.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem Elementary School)	64.4	69.2	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 14)	67.7	58	9.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem Elementary School)	77.8	87.2	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 14)	69.7	66.7	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem Elementary School)	66	55.3	10.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 14)	69.3	67.9	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	268	281	4.9%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	8	30	275%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	249	231	7.2%
Two or More Races	6	10	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.8%	26.3%	3.6%

Schools Near Bethlehem Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Bethlehem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	92 East St.	Bethlehem	06751	Litchfield County	Regional School District 14	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 266-7506	280	19	14.5	19.6%	224 (80.0%)	3 (1.1%)	34 (12.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.6%)	74.4	149^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.0%		67.8	176^th of 491 public elementary schools	64.2%	27			62.5	78.0			54.5		80.5		$22,634
James Morris School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 East St.	Morris	06763	Litchfield County	Regional School District 06	No	No	No	No	(860) 567-7420	111	10	10.6	28.8%	105 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)											$23,371
Fletcher W. Judson School	Public	3-5	124 Hamilton Lane	Watertown	06795	Litchfield County	Watertown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 945-4850	289	21	14.0	34.3%	241 (83.4%)	9 (3.1%)	19 (6.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.8%)	56.8	217^th of 497 public elementary schools	56.3%		43.4	267^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.6%	50	57.9	62.2	56.9	50.5			57.3	62.4	36.8		$17,545
Black Rock School	Public	PK, KG-3	57 Branch Rd.	Thomaston	06787	Litchfield County	Thomaston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 283-3040	268	22	12.1	36.6%	212 (79.1%)	4 (1.5%)	35 (13.1%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)								(n/a)		39.7					30.2				$20,172
John Trumbull Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	779 Buckingham St.	Oakville	06779	Litchfield County	Watertown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 945-2776	653	46	14.1	38.1%	483 (74.0%)	30 (4.6%)	107 (16.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.8%)								(n/a)											$17,787
Washington Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11 School St.	Washington Depot	06794	Litchfield County	Regional School District 12	No	No	No	No	(860) 868-7331	139	15	9.2	23.0%	112 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)								(n/a)							77.3				$26,584
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 School St.	Woodbury	06798	Litchfield County	Regional School District 14	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 263-4314	327	27	12.2	26.3%	257 (78.6%)	6 (1.8%)	48 (14.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	51.5	242^nd of 497 public elementary schools	51.3%		65.7	181^st of 491 public elementary schools	63.1%	61	61.4	53.1	63.1				51.0	46.2	29.5		$21,070
Polk School	Public	3-5	435 Buckingham St.	Oakville	06779	Litchfield County	Watertown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 945-4840	312	24	13.2	50.0%	234 (75.0%)	14 (4.5%)	32 (10.3%)	4 (1.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.0%)	38	294^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.8%		41.8	274^th of 491 public elementary schools	44.2%	20	51.0	41.7	37.5	47.9			43.8	44.6	42.7		$18,701
Center School	Public	PK, KG-3	125 West St	Litchfield	06759	Litchfield County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 567-7510	263	26	10.3	23.6%	238 (90.5%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (6.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)		65.1					65.1				$20,815
Carrington School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Kenmore Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8184	453	28	15.9	70.0%	84 (18.5%)	95 (21.0%)	236 (52.1%)	12 (2.6%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	21.5	360^th of 497 public elementary schools	27.6%		23.3	352^nd of 491 public elementary schools	28.3%	8		42.6	30.0	32.0	25.5	21.2	42.6	38.0	18.0	23.6	$16,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethlehem Elementary School

What district is Bethlehem Elementary School in?

Regional School District 14

What schools do graduates of Bethlehem Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bethlehem Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodbury Middle School
High : Nonnewaug High School

How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended Bethlehem Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bethlehem Elementary School?

Students at Bethlehem Elementary School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Bethlehem Elementary School a good school?

Bethlehem Elementary School ranks 149^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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