Bethel Elementary School

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Bethel Elementary School ranks 107 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bethel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shawnee, Oklahoma, serving 564 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Bethel School District, which is ranked 94 out of 342 districts in the state.

Bethel Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68% of Bethel's 3rd graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51%. Similarly, 52% of Bethel's 5th graders scored proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 37%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.82% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bethel Elementary still manages to outperform the state average, ranking 57th out of 506 Oklahoma elementary schools for low-income students in the 2020-2021 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Sequoyah Elementary, Bethel Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in terms of academic achievement. Sequoyah Elementary, which is the closest school to Bethel, has significantly lower test scores and a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While Bethel Elementary is a strong-performing school, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in areas where the school's performance is closer to the state average, such as 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

36000 Clearpond Road
Shawnee, OK 74801-4801

(405) 273-7632

District: Bethel

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,025

Students who attend Bethel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bethel Middle School
High:	Bethel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 564

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Two or more races:

20.4%

American Indian:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethel Elementary School ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), two or more races (20.4%), American Indian (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Bethel Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Elementary School is $9,025.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bethel Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bethel:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel 72^nd of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bethel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	54.60	407^th	840	51.5%
2010	58.31	370^th	845	56.2%
2011	66.75	269^th	846	68.2%
2015	55.95	445^th	957	53.5%
2016	76.12	84^th	498	83.1%
2017	67.69	99^th	407	75.7%
2018	70.82	77^th	406	81.0%
2019	62.76	118^th	411	71.3%
2021	81.03	72^nd	646	88.9%
2022	58.95	106^th	323	67.2%
2023	61.84	88^th	276	68.1%
2024	68.58	107^th	389	72.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.53	57^th	506	88.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bethel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.94	104^th	403	74.2%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State 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: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethel Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	409	4	4	7	72	n/a	n/a	0	496
1989	411	4	2	5	55	n/a	n/a	0	477
1990	440	3	0	8	44	n/a	n/a	0	495
1991	463	5	1	7	46	n/a	n/a	0	522
1992	469	0	2	7	70	n/a	n/a	0	548
1993	490	1	1	9	83	n/a	n/a	0	584
1994	407	4	3	12	60	n/a	n/a	0	486
1995	386	4	4	4	58	n/a	n/a	0	456
1996	386	4	4	4	58	n/a	n/a	0	456
1997	381	3	1	8	58	n/a	n/a	0	451
1998	400	4	1	7	57	n/a	n/a	0	469
1999	381	5	0	2	56	n/a	n/a	0	444
2000	406	6	0	4	78	n/a	n/a	0	494
2001	427	8	0	4	93	n/a	n/a	0	532
2002	452	4	0	6	85	n/a	n/a	0	547
2003	452	4	0	6	85	n/a	n/a	0	547
2004	467	4	0	7	98	n/a	n/a	0	576
2005	505	5	0	7	118	n/a	n/a	0	635
2006	519	4	2	10	118	n/a	n/a	0	653
2007	536	10	2	11	103	n/a	n/a	0	662
2008	562	4	2	7	104	n/a	n/a	0	679
2009	557	9	2	7	115	n/a	n/a	0	690
2010	536	9	4	12	115	n/a	n/a	0	676
2011	514	10	5	14	119	0	0	0	662
2012	523	7	3	13	109	0	1	0	656
2013	509	8	3	14	116	1	0	0	651
2014	493	2	1	20	105	0	8	0	629
2015	450	2	2	21	104	1	42	0	622
2016	451	3	2	18	108	0	54	0	636
2017	434	1	2	17	109	0	60	0	623
2018	386	0	2	16	97	0	74	0	575
2019	395	1	1	15	81	0	79	0	572
2020	345	1	1	24	69	0	98	0	538
2021	325	1	0	24	57	0	92	0	499
2022	377	1	1	29	58	0	106	0	572
2023	362	3	1	37	41	2	125	1	572
2024	367	4	1	33	43	1	115	0	564

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 Bethel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	496	21.6	22.9	n/a
1989	477	23.6	20.2	n/a
1990	495	25.2	19.6	n/a
1991	522	27.2	19.1	n/a
1992	548	28.3	19.3	24.8
1993	584	31.7	18.4	22.3
1994	486	27.3	17.8	27.6
1995	456	26.7	17.1	30.9
1996	456	26.7	17.1	30.9
1997	451	26.2	17.2	37.7
1998	469	27.2	17.2	36.2
1999	444	27.8	16.0	47.7
2000	494	28.8	17.2	41.1
2001	532	28.1	18.9	47
2002	547	29.5	18.5	49.7
2003	547	29.5	18.5	49.7
2004	576	31.5	18.3	51.2
2005	635	36.1	17.6	49.3
2006	653	36.0	18.1	48.9
2007	662	40.0	16.6	51.4
2008	679	40.8	16.6	48.5
2009	690	41.0	16.8	49.7
2010	676	40.4	16.7	57.1
2011	662	40.0	16.5	57.9
2012	656	40.7	16.1	51.5
2013	651	40.8	15.9	51.8
2014	629	39.0	16.1	55
2015	622	40.0	15.5	53.2
2016	636	37.0	17.1	56.8
2017	623	35.0	17.7	60.8
2018	575	36.0	15.9	49.9
2019	572	34.0	16.8	53.1
2020	538	34.0	15.8	47.8
2021	499	36.0	13.8	50.5
2022	572	35.0	16.3	52.3
2023	572	32.0	17.8	46
2024	564	32.0	17.6	60.8

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 Bethel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	496	21.6	22.9	n/a
1989	477	23.6	20.2	n/a
1990	495	25.2	19.6	n/a
1991	522	27.2	19.1	n/a
1992	548	28.3	19.3	24.8
1993	584	31.7	18.4	22.3
1994	486	27.3	17.8	27.6
1995	456	26.7	17.1	30.9
1996	456	26.7	17.1	30.9
1997	451	26.2	17.2	37.7
1998	469	27.2	17.2	36.2
1999	444	27.8	16.0	47.7
2000	494	28.8	17.2	41.1
2001	532	28.1	18.9	47
2002	547	29.5	18.5	49.7
2003	547	29.5	18.5	49.7
2004	576	31.5	18.3	51.2
2005	635	36.1	17.6	49.3
2006	653	36.0	18.1	48.9
2007	662	40.0	16.6	51.4
2008	679	40.8	16.6	48.5
2009	690	41.0	16.8	49.7
2010	676	40.4	16.7	57.1
2011	662	40.0	16.5	57.9
2012	656	40.7	16.1	51.5
2013	651	40.8	15.9	51.8
2014	629	39.0	16.1	55
2015	622	40.0	15.5	53.2
2016	636	37.0	17.1	56.8
2017	623	35.0	17.7	60.8
2018	575	36.0	15.9	49.9
2019	572	34.0	16.8	53.1
2020	538	34.0	15.8	47.8
2021	499	36.0	13.8	50.5
2022	572	35.0	16.3	52.3
2023	572	32.0	17.8	46
2024	564	32.0	17.6	60.8

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 Bethel Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,121
2020	$7,828
2021	$8,713
2022	$8,274
2023	$9,025

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 88^th of 276 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel Elementary School)	63	42	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel)	63	42	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel Elementary School)	47	47
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel)	47	47
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	24	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethel Elementary School)	52	54	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethel)	52	54	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel Elementary School)	41	39	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethel)	41	39	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethel Elementary School)	37	36	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethel)	37	36	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Bethel Elementary School)	58	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Bethel)	58	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	572	572
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	81	41	49.4%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	15	37	146.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	395	362	8.4%
Two or More Races	79	125	58.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	46%	7.2%

Schools Near Bethel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (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	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Bethel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36000 Clearpond Road	Shawnee	74801	Pottawatomie County	Bethel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-7632	564	32	17.6	60.8%	367 (65.1%)	4 (0.7%)	33 (5.9%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	115 (20.4%)	68.6	107^th of 389 public elementary schools	72.5%		61.8	88^th of 276 public elementary schools	68.1%	19	68.0	66.0	56.0	52.0	62.0	52.0	58.0	$9,025
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 North Louisa Street	Shawnee	74801	Pottawatomie County	Shawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-1846	325	26	12.4	91.7%	133 (40.9%)	14 (4.3%)	47 (14.5%)	2 (0.6%)	48 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (24.9%)								(n/a)						26.0		$14,512
Shawnee Ec Center	Public	PK-K	1831 Airport Drive	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	Shawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-3388	340	26	13.0	90.9%	149 (43.8%)	10 (2.9%)	44 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (29.4%)								(n/a)								$14,038
Dale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Smith Avenue	Dale	74851	Pottawatomie County	Dale	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-5514	410	21	19.3	54.1%	277 (67.6%)	4 (1.0%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (14.4%)	52.5	172^nd of 389 public elementary schools	55.8%		27.3	225^th of 276 public elementary schools	18.5%	53	72.0	56.0	57.0	36.0	48.0			$6,413
Tecumseh Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1406 N 6th Street	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Tecumseh	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 598-2967	191	17	11.4	74.9%	112 (58.6%)	7 (3.7%)	14 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (17.3%)								(n/a)								$12,615
Cross Timbers Elementary School	Public	3-5	1111 West Highland Street	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Tecumseh	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 598-3771	405	25	16.0	73.1%	209 (51.6%)	5 (1.2%)	36 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (22.2%)								(n/a)	30.0		22.0					$9,676
Will Rogers Elementary School	Public	1-5	2600 North Union Street	Shawnee	74804	Pottawatomie County	Shawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-1519	374	29	12.8	81.3%	153 (40.9%)	14 (3.7%)	58 (15.5%)	2 (0.5%)	41 (11.0%)	1 (0.3%)	105 (28.1%)	19.6	345^th of 389 public elementary schools	11.3%					(n/a)	44.0	40.0	52.0		29.0			$10,647
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	K-5	412 North Draper Street	Shawnee	74801	Pottawatomie County	Shawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-1806	216	18	12.0	96.3%	77 (35.6%)	13 (6.0%)	34 (15.7%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (31.0%)	20.5	340^th of 389 public elementary schools	12.6%					(n/a)		45.0	50.0	24.0		35.0		$14,295
Barnard Elementary School	Public	1-2	315 East Locust Street	Tecumseh	74873	Pottawatomie County	Tecumseh	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 598-3169	271	17	15.8	78.6%	146 (53.9%)	5 (1.8%)	28 (10.3%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (23.2%)								(n/a)								$10,061
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public	K-5	1401 East Independence Street	Shawnee	74801	Pottawatomie County	Shawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-1878	304	24	12.7	83.9%	147 (48.4%)	13 (4.3%)	30 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (26.6%)	48.2	200^th of 389 public elementary schools	48.6%					(n/a)	50.0	55.0	62.0	39.0	58.0	49.0		$11,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Elementary School

Is Bethel Elementary School a good school?

Bethel Elementary School ranks 107^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Bethel Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bethel Middle School
High : Bethel High School

What district is Bethel Elementary School in?

Bethel

How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 564 students attended Bethel Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bethel Elementary School?

Students at Bethel Elementary School are 65% White, 20% Two or more races, 8% American Indian, 6% Hispanic.

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