Is Bethel Springs Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Bethel Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 9.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Bethel Springs Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Bethel Springs Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bethel Springs Elementary School?

Students at Bethel Springs Elementary School are 64% White, 23% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Bethel Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bethel Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Garnet Valley Middle School High : Garnet Valley High School

Bethel Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Bethel Springs Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, serving 532 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Garnet Valley School District, which is ranked 27th out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Bethel Springs Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts were significantly higher than the state and district averages. For example, in PSSA Math, Bethel Springs Elementary School had a proficiency rate of 73.6% for all grades, compared to 64.6% for the Garnet Valley School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school's performance is particularly strong in PSSA Science, with a proficiency rate of 93.8% for all grades, compared to 86.4% for the district and 65.8% for the state. Bethel Springs Elementary School also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, including male students, Asian students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

Bethel Springs Elementary School outperforms the other elementary schools in the Garnet Valley School District, as well as nearby schools in the Rose Tree Media and Chichester school districts. The school's small class sizes, higher per-student spending, and relatively low percentage of students from low-income families may be contributing factors to its success. Bethel Springs Elementary School serves as a model of excellence in elementary education and could provide valuable insights for other schools seeking to improve their academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

3280 Foulk Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060

(610) 579-3000

District: Garnet Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,589

Students who attend Bethel Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Garnet Valley Middle School
High:	Garnet Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 532

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

Asian:

23.5%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethel Springs Elementary School ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bethel Springs Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Garnet Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), Asian (23.5%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Garnet Valley School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Springs Elementary School is 11.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Garnet Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Bethel Springs Elementary School employs 47.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Springs Elementary School is $23,589, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Garnet Valley School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethel Springs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Springs Elementary School 143^rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bethel Springs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Garnet Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Garnet Valley School District 27^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethel Springs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	73.67	368^th	1308	71.9%
2005	82.85	125^th	1299	90.4%
2006	77.24	301^st	1545	80.5%
2007	83.00	159^th	1555	89.8%
2008	79.50	225^th	1551	85.5%
2009	84.87	65^th	1549	95.8%
2010	82.77	121^st	1579	92.3%
2011	81.79	158^th	1597	90.1%
2012	84.17	85^th	1599	94.7%
2013	85.21	72^nd	1519	95.3%
2014	86.89	44^th	1467	97.0%
2015	86.60	121^st	1474	91.8%
2016	88.85	76^th	1554	95.1%
2017	86.77	133^rd	1547	91.4%
2018	85.63	153^rd	1530	90.0%
2019	88.42	99^th	1544	93.6%
2021	79.49	273^rd	1433	80.9%
2022	85.62	190^th	1534	87.6%
2023	89.08	114^th	1534	92.6%
2024	87.44	143^rd	1526	90.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.02	65^th	1414	95.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.99	206^th	1488	86.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.16	29^th	1043	97.2%
2024	94.20	39^th	1084	96.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.75	96^th	1495	93.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.58	35^th	160	78.1%
2024	74.82	37^th	168	78.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.54	191^st	1236	84.5%
2024	79.30	202^nd	1229	83.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethel Springs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	397	3	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	416
2003	397	3	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	416
2004	484	7	24	1	1	n/a	n/a	517
2005	491	8	33	2	3	n/a	n/a	537
2006	525	10	48	4	0	n/a	n/a	587
2007	536	20	53	5	0	n/a	n/a	614
2008	475	14	47	4	0	n/a	n/a	540
2009	475	11	47	4	0	n/a	n/a	537
2010	475	10	50	2	0	n/a	n/a	537
2011	474	11	61	5	1	0	0	552
2012	450	12	72	6	1	0	2	543
2013	449	6	79	9	1	0	6	550
2014	448	6	90	4	1	0	10	559
2015	426	4	91	7	1	0	10	539
2016	403	3	98	7	1	0	12	524
2017	389	3	107	14	1	0	19	533
2018	366	6	109	13	2	0	20	516
2019	328	4	107	15	1	0	20	475
2020	305	8	102	18	1	0	17	451
2021	319	5	100	10	1	0	22	457
2022	304	7	110	12	2	0	23	458
2023	343	11	125	19	1	0	33	532

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 Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	416	29.4	14.1	1
2003	416	29.4	14.1	1
2004	517	40.3	12.8	0
2005	537	41.6	12.9	0.7
2006	587	44.8	13.1	1.5
2007	614	47.9	12.8	1.6
2008	540	47.9	11.3	2.6
2009	537	47.2	11.4	3
2010	537	47.3	11.3	2.2
2011	552	47.5	11.6	3.3
2012	543	47.5	11.4	2.9
2013	550	46.2	11.8	3.6
2014	559	45.6	12.2	5.5
2015	539	45.0	11.9	6.1
2016	524	44.0	11.9	6.1
2017	533	42.7	12.4	7.1
2018	516	43.1	11.9	8.3
2019	475	41.2	11.5	6.1
2020	451	40.6	11.1	8.4
2021	457	38.6	11.8	9
2022	458	42.0	10.8	10.9
2023	532	47.4	11.2	10.7

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 Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	416	29.4	14.1	1
2003	416	29.4	14.1	1
2004	517	40.3	12.8	0
2005	537	41.6	12.9	0.7
2006	587	44.8	13.1	1.5
2007	614	47.9	12.8	1.6
2008	540	47.9	11.3	2.6
2009	537	47.2	11.4	3
2010	537	47.3	11.3	2.2
2011	552	47.5	11.6	3.3
2012	543	47.5	11.4	2.9
2013	550	46.2	11.8	3.6
2014	559	45.6	12.2	5.5
2015	539	45.0	11.9	6.1
2016	524	44.0	11.9	6.1
2017	533	42.7	12.4	7.1
2018	516	43.1	11.9	8.3
2019	475	41.2	11.5	6.1
2020	451	40.6	11.1	8.4
2021	457	38.6	11.8	9
2022	458	42.0	10.8	10.9
2023	532	47.4	11.2	10.7

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 Springs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$71 (0.3%)	$21,606 (99.7%)	$21,677
2020	$117 (0.5%)	$21,969 (99.5%)	$22,086
2021	$500 (2.3%)	$21,574 (97.7%)	$22,074
2022	$334 (1.4%)	$23,255 (98.6%)	$23,588

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 114^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	83	75.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	92	74.7	17.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	73.5	68	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	90.3	94.9	4.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	83.1	84.6	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	72.6	75	2.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	92.1	87	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	76.5	73.2	3.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	90.3	94.9	4.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bethel Springs Elementary School)	89.5	82	7.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	475	532	12%
African American	4	11	175%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	107	125	16.8%
Hispanic	15	19	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	328	343	4.6%
Two or More Races	20	33	65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.1%	10.7%	4.6%

Schools Near Bethel Springs Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bethel Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	3280 Foulk Road	Garnet Valley	19060	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-3000	532	47	11.2	10.7%	343 (64.5%)	11 (2.1%)	19 (3.6%)	125 (23.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.2%)	87.4	143^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	90.6%		89.1	114^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.6%	29	74.8	75.0	70.9	73.6	93.8	93.8	75.8	76.0	81.4	77.6	$23,589	$334	$23,255
Garnet Valley Elementary School	Public	3-5	599 Smithbridge Rd	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 579-4150	735	66	11.1	11.8%	493 (67.1%)	15 (2.0%)	31 (4.2%)	164 (22.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	86	169^th of 1526 public elementary schools	88.9%		84.9	193^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	87.4%	24	69.0	71.8	74.7	72.0	92.5	92.5	71.8	75.3	83.6	77.3	$21,713	$293	$21,420
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-2	114 Station Road	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-6100	628	57	10.9	11.1%	426 (67.8%)	23 (3.7%)	28 (4.5%)	110 (17.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)								(n/a)											$22,469	$312	$22,157
Hilltop Elementary School	Public	K-4	401 Cherry Tree Road	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 485-6746	317	32	9.9	100.0%	160 (50.5%)	80 (25.2%)	23 (7.3%)	20 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (10.7%)	74.4	411^th of 1526 public elementary schools	73.1%		63.7	621^st of 1534 public elementary schools	59.5%	210	79.1	70.8		74.1	86.1	86.1	60.5	60.0		60.2	$24,396	$86	$24,310
Boothwyn Elementary School	Public	K-4	2128 Blueball Avenue	Boothwyn	19061	Delaware County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 485-6881	273	24	11.3	99.6%	153 (56.0%)	48 (17.6%)	34 (12.5%)	16 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.7%)	56.6	769^th of 1526 public elementary schools	49.6%		60.1	700^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.4%	69	57.5	61.2		59.5	79.6	79.6	45.0	53.0		49.4	$26,822	$109	$26,713
Aston Elementary School	Public	K-5	900 Tryens Rd	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 497-6300	419	30	13.8	35.1%	350 (83.5%)	19 (4.5%)	27 (6.4%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	61.3	684^th of 1526 public elementary schools	55.2%		65.3	589^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.6%	95	61.4	41.5	44.4	49.3	84.3	84.3	56.8	55.8	68.5	60.5	$16,268	$596	$15,673
Pennell Elementary School	Public	K-5	3300 Richard Rd	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 497-6300	401	28	14.2	31.7%	354 (88.3%)	13 (3.2%)	12 (3.0%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	63.2	637^th of 1526 public elementary schools	58.3%		75.2	371^st of 1534 public elementary schools	75.8%	266	67.1	53.8	52.2	57.5	76.9	76.9	57.2	60.5	55.7	57.9	$16,304	$597	$15,707
Linwood Elementary School	Public	K-4	1403 Huddell Ave	Linwood	19061	Delaware County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 485-6881	255	26	10.0	99.2%	110 (43.1%)	89 (34.9%)	29 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.6%)	23.9	1162^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	23.9%		46.9	922^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	39.9%	240	32.3	27.1		30.0	68.8	68.8	38.7	33.4		36.3	$27,159	$3,050	$24,109
Marcus Hook Elementary School	Public	K-4	711 Market Street	Marcus Hook	19061	Delaware County	Chichester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 485-6881	254	27	9.4	99.6%	89 (35.0%)	80 (31.5%)	33 (13.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	50 (19.7%)	24	1161^st of 1526 public elementary schools	23.9%		21.7	1206^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.4%	45	30.9	26.4		28.5	64.9	64.9	42.9	35.1		38.9	$23,412	$1,713	$21,699
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	122 S Pennell Rd	Media	19063	Delaware County	Rose Tree Media School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 627-6901	563	35	16.2	11.7%	440 (78.2%)	17 (3.0%)	7 (1.2%)	66 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.7%)	86.9	150^th of 1526 public elementary schools	90.2%		87.2	152^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	90.1%	2	77.4	75.8	74.4	76.0	91.8	91.8	75.7	74.7	74.4	75.0	$17,781	$577	$17,205

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