Bethlehem Elementary School

Summary:

Bethlehem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, serving 151 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Bethlehem School District, which is ranked 20 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bethlehem Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Hampshire, ranking 23rd out of 234 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 65% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41%, and 75% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 53%. Bethlehem Elementary School's performance is particularly strong in Reading. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 87.42% of students identifying as white, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lancaster Elementary School and Whitefield Elementary School, Bethlehem Elementary School outperforms them in academic metrics, including Mathematics and Reading proficiency rates. The school's student-teacher ratio and free/reduced lunch rates are also more favorable compared to nearby schools, indicating a relatively advantaged student population. While Bethlehem Elementary School's performance has fluctuated over the years, it has shown a positive trajectory in recent years, with a consistent 4-star rating and a 5-star rating in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2297 Main St.
       Bethlehem, NH  03574-0430


(603) 869-5842

District: Bethlehem School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,363 Help


Students who attend Bethlehem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Profile Junior High School
High:    Profile Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  151

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethlehem Elementary School ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), Hispanic (4.6%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethlehem Elementary School is $23,363.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethlehem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Elementary School 23rd of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Bethlehem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bethlehem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem School District 20th of 163 New Hampshire 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 NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.01 70th 238 70.6%
2007 68.90 69th 237 70.9%
2008 43.92 157th 236 33.5%
2009 76.22 42nd 240 82.5%
2010 52.24 128th 242 47.1%
2011 45.17 146th 237 38.4%
2012 28.71 195th 241 19.1%
2013 61.37 94th 241 61.0%
2014 57.18 103rd 242 57.4%
2016 56.35 108th 244 55.7%
2018 46.19 134th 231 42.0%
2019 69.83 58th 231 74.9%
2021 53.52 102nd 211 51.7%
2022 76.86 37th 233 84.1%
2023 77.43 41st 237 82.7%
2024 85.58 23rd 234 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethlehem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.00 38th 187 79.7%
2023 70.80 48th 193 75.1%
2024 77.93 31st 187 83.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethlehem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.18 137th 195 29.7%
2019 24.03 165th 195 15.4%
2023 97.00 1st 199 99.5%
2024 86.92 15th 193 92.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bethlehem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.59 115th 227 49.3%
2019 70.82 54th 229 76.4%
2021 53.52 98th 209 53.1%
2022 74.69 41st 229 82.1%
2023 75.61 45th 233 80.7%
2024 73.66 46th 228 79.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1991 208 2 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 232 1 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1993 245 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1994 238 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 242 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 242 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 229 23 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 238 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 218 2 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 226
2000 201 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2001 190 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2002 180 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2003 180 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2004 191 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2005 180 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2006 190 0 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 199
2007 196 0 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 208
2008 191 1 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 204
2009 183 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 193
2010 181 2 4 5 2 0 0 0 194
2011 171 1 3 3 0 0 1 0 179
2012 185 2 3 3 0 0 2 0 195
2013 150 2 2 5 0 0 1 0 160
2014 146 1 2 5 0 0 2 0 156
2015 141 1 1 6 0 0 3 0 152
2016 156 1 1 3 2 0 7 0 170
2017 146 3 3 4 3 0 8 0 167
2018 132 3 4 7 2 0 9 0 157
2019 122 2 3 5 0 0 7 0 139
2020 138 0 4 3 0 0 8 0 153
2021 126 0 4 4 0 0 8 0 142
2022 125 0 4 3 0 0 8 0 140
2023 132 0 6 7 0 0 6 0 151

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
1991 220 19.0 11.5 9.5
1992 241 25.0 9.6 8.3
1993 252 14.0 18.0 17.1
1994 246 15.1 16.3 15.9
1995 249 14.6 17.1 21.3
1996 249 14.6 17.1 21.3
1997 257 16.6 15.5 18.7
1998 244 16.8 14.5 16.8
1999 226 16.9 13.4 19
2000 208 16.0 13.0 22.1
2001 195 16.0 12.2 30.3
2002 188 16.5 11.4 31.4
2003 188 16.5 11.4 31.4
2004 199 18.0 11.1 28.6
2005 185 16.5 11.2 28.6
2006 199 17.5 11.4 25.6
2007 208 21.0 9.9 28.4
2008 204 21.0 9.7 33.3
2009 193 20.0 9.7 33.7
2010 194 20.0 9.7 43.8
2011 179 20.3 8.8 44.7
2012 195 19.0 10.2 47.7
2013 160 19.5 8.2 48.8
2014 156 18.5 8.4 37.8
2015 152 19.0 8.0 42.1
2016 170 20.0 8.5 45.3
2017 167 19.5 8.5 44.3
2018 157 19.5 8.0 36.9
2019 139 13.0 10.6 33.1
2020 153 12.0 12.7 35.9
2021 142 15.0 9.4 27.5
2022 140 20.0 7.0 27.9
2023 151 15.0 10.0 31.8

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
1991 220 19.0 11.5 9.5
1992 241 25.0 9.6 8.3
1993 252 14.0 18.0 17.1
1994 246 15.1 16.3 15.9
1995 249 14.6 17.1 21.3
1996 249 14.6 17.1 21.3
1997 257 16.6 15.5 18.7
1998 244 16.8 14.5 16.8
1999 226 16.9 13.4 19
2000 208 16.0 13.0 22.1
2001 195 16.0 12.2 30.3
2002 188 16.5 11.4 31.4
2003 188 16.5 11.4 31.4
2004 199 18.0 11.1 28.6
2005 185 16.5 11.2 28.6
2006 199 17.5 11.4 25.6
2007 208 21.0 9.9 28.4
2008 204 21.0 9.7 33.3
2009 193 20.0 9.7 33.7
2010 194 20.0 9.7 43.8
2011 179 20.3 8.8 44.7
2012 195 19.0 10.2 47.7
2013 160 19.5 8.2 48.8
2014 156 18.5 8.4 37.8
2015 152 19.0 8.0 42.1
2016 170 20.0 8.5 45.3
2017 167 19.5 8.5 44.3
2018 157 19.5 8.0 36.9
2019 139 13.0 10.6 33.1
2020 153 12.0 12.7 35.9
2021 142 15.0 9.4 27.5
2022 140 20.0 7.0 27.9
2023 151 15.0 10.0 31.8

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,363

Data source: New Hampshire 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 58th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 41st of 237 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem Elementary School)7953
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem School District)7953
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bethlehem Elementary School)5442
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bethlehem School District)5442
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem Elementary School)8577
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem School District)8577
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Bethlehem Elementary School)7762
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Bethlehem School District)7762
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem Elementary School)6168
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem School District)6168
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Bethlehem Elementary School)6180
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Bethlehem School District)6180
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Bethlehem Elementary School)3972
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Bethlehem School District)3972
 33%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem Elementary School)4345
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem School District)4345
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Bethlehem Elementary School)7186
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Bethlehem School District)7186
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
All Grades Mathematics (Bethlehem Elementary School)6659
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bethlehem School District)6659
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Bethlehem Elementary School)6570
 5%
   All Grades Reading (Bethlehem School District)6570
 5%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Bethlehem Elementary School)3972
 33%
   All Grades Science (Bethlehem School District)3972
 33%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students139151
 8.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White122132
 8.2%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.1%31.8%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethlehem Elementary School

Yes. Bethlehem Elementary School ranks in the top 9.8% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

Students at Bethlehem Elementary School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Profile Junior High School
High : Profile Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 151 students attended Bethlehem Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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