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Bethel Elementary School

Summary:

Bethel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 319 students in grades K-6 in the Tulpehocken Area School District in Bethel, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently received a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating solid academic performance.

Bethel Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in several key areas. Its math proficiency rate of 51.5% is higher than the district's 44.9% and the state's 40.4%, and its science proficiency of 93.5% is significantly above the district's 78% and the state's 65.8%. The school's 4th-grade math proficiency, at 69.6%, is also notably higher than the district's 66.7% and the state's 48.7%. However, the school's performance for white and disabled students is below the state average, indicating potential achievement gaps that need to be addressed.

Bethel Elementary School's per-student spending has increased from $16,554 in 2018-2019 to $22,638 in 2021-2022, and the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 12.9 over the past few years. When compared to nearby schools, Bethel Elementary outperforms some, such as Ebenezer Elementary School and Houck Elementary School, in academic areas like math and science, but trails others, like Pine Grove Elementary School and ELCO Intermd School, in overall academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 8390 Lancaster Ave
       Bethel, PA  19507-9411

(717) 933-4131

District: Tulpehocken Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
660th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,638 Help


Students who attend Bethel Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Tulpehocken Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Hispanic:
14.4%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethel Elementary School ranks better than 56.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), Hispanic (14.4%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Elementary School is $22,638.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Elementary School 660th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bethel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tulpehocken Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulpehocken Area School District 185th of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.25 980th 1302 24.7%
2004 38.81 922nd 1308 29.5%
2005 47.11 844th 1299 35.0%
2006 39.80 1136th 1545 26.5%
2007 46.87 1013th 1555 34.9%
2008 47.06 1038th 1551 33.1%
2009 52.86 913th 1549 41.1%
2010 61.27 747th 1579 52.7%
2011 51.61 993rd 1597 37.8%
2012 58.92 857th 1599 46.4%
2013 58.20 813th 1519 46.5%
2014 64.15 640th 1467 56.4%
2015 66.92 558th 1474 62.1%
2016 63.99 666th 1554 57.1%
2017 69.24 523rd 1547 66.2%
2018 51.94 879th 1530 42.5%
2019 54.61 835th 1544 45.9%
2021 50.99 794th 1433 44.6%
2022 60.10 687th 1534 55.2%
2023 57.00 757th 1534 50.7%
2024 62.31 660th 1526 56.7%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.68 681st 1414 51.8%
2024 64.57 505th 1432 64.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.08 675th 1488 54.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bethel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.65 637th 1043 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.81 554th 1495 62.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bethel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.73 736th 1236 40.5%
2024 48.47 678th 1229 44.8%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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 399 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 382 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 404 5 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1991 429 5 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1992 438 5 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 449 6 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 456 3 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 419 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1996 419 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1997 420 1 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 460 1 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 499 5 2 14 3 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 492 2 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 499 1 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 465 2 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 465 2 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 449 2 2 24 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 430 1 1 27 3 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 395 4 4 34 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 378 4 4 31 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 345 3 3 33 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2009 333 3 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 334 7 6 42 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2011 345 8 4 43 0 0 0 0 400
2012 329 7 4 36 0 0 1 0 377
2013 337 6 4 46 0 0 3 0 396
2014 322 5 6 51 0 1 5 0 390
2015 310 0 5 43 0 1 4 0 363
2016 293 4 4 48 0 1 7 0 357
2017 296 5 7 44 0 0 4 0 356
2018 307 4 8 49 0 0 6 0 374
2019 293 4 7 52 0 0 6 0 362
2020 301 2 4 47 0 0 5 0 359
2021 248 3 4 46 0 0 5 0 306
2022 240 2 5 47 0 0 7 0 301
2023 254 9 3 46 0 0 7 0 319

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 407 24.9 16.3 n/a
1989 397 25.0 15.8 n/a
1990 434 23.9 18.1 0
1991 465 25.1 18.5 n/a
1992 470 25.2 18.6 n/a
1993 473 20.6 23.0 n/a
1994 477 21.6 22.1 n/a
1995 433 21.6 20.0 n/a
1996 433 21.6 20.0 n/a
1997 433 21.6 20.0 n/a
1998 477 27.0 17.7 n/a
1999 523 27.0 19.4 n/a
2000 516 31.0 16.6 18.2
2001 524 30.0 17.5 17.4
2002 491 30.1 16.3 20.6
2003 491 30.1 16.3 20.6
2004 479 30.1 15.9 21.7
2005 462 29.6 15.6 21.9
2006 440 32.1 13.7 26.1
2007 417 31.0 13.5 30.2
2008 385 32.5 11.8 36.9
2009 377 33.0 11.4 41.9
2010 389 30.9 12.5 37.3
2011 400 30.1 13.2 41
2012 377 30.1 12.5 43.5
2013 396 29.7 13.3 46.2
2014 390 29.3 13.2 47.4
2015 363 28.0 12.9 45.5
2016 357 27.0 13.2 51.5
2017 356 24.2 14.6 45.5
2018 374 29.2 12.8 48.4
2019 362 27.2 13.3 53.3
2020 359 28.1 12.7 46.2
2021 306 28.9 10.5 53.6
2022 301 28.6 10.5 49.5
2023 319 24.6 12.9 49.5

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 407 24.9 16.3 n/a
1989 397 25.0 15.8 n/a
1990 434 23.9 18.1 0
1991 465 25.1 18.5 n/a
1992 470 25.2 18.6 n/a
1993 473 20.6 23.0 n/a
1994 477 21.6 22.1 n/a
1995 433 21.6 20.0 n/a
1996 433 21.6 20.0 n/a
1997 433 21.6 20.0 n/a
1998 477 27.0 17.7 n/a
1999 523 27.0 19.4 n/a
2000 516 31.0 16.6 18.2
2001 524 30.0 17.5 17.4
2002 491 30.1 16.3 20.6
2003 491 30.1 16.3 20.6
2004 479 30.1 15.9 21.7
2005 462 29.6 15.6 21.9
2006 440 32.1 13.7 26.1
2007 417 31.0 13.5 30.2
2008 385 32.5 11.8 36.9
2009 377 33.0 11.4 41.9
2010 389 30.9 12.5 37.3
2011 400 30.1 13.2 41
2012 377 30.1 12.5 43.5
2013 396 29.7 13.3 46.2
2014 390 29.3 13.2 47.4
2015 363 28.0 12.9 45.5
2016 357 27.0 13.2 51.5
2017 356 24.2 14.6 45.5
2018 374 29.2 12.8 48.4
2019 362 27.2 13.3 53.3
2020 359 28.1 12.7 46.2
2021 306 28.9 10.5 53.6
2022 301 28.6 10.5 49.5
2023 319 24.6 12.9 49.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethel Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $827 (5.0%) $15,727 (95.0%) $16,554
2020 $885 (5.0%) $16,678 (95.0%) $17,564
2021 $1,432 (6.9%) $19,414 (93.1%) $20,846
2022 $1,734 (7.7%) $20,903 (92.3%) $22,638

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 835th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 757th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bethel Elementary School)63.459.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary School)6946.9
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bethel Elementary School)5052.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bethel Elementary School)87.877.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary School)54.840
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bethel Elementary School)35.353.3
 18%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary School)46.260
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Bethel Elementary School)50.942.6
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary School)64.251.9
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Bethel Elementary School)49.251.6
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bethel Elementary School)87.877.5
 10.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary School)58.250
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students362319
 11.9%
African American49
 125%
American Indian00
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic5246
 11.5%
Pacific Islander00
White293254
 13.3%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%49.5%
 3.8%

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

High : Tulpehocken Area High School

Students at Bethel Elementary School are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Bethel Elementary School ranks 660th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Bethel Elementary School.


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