Bethany Elementary

Summary:

Bethany Elementary is a public elementary school in Clover, South Carolina, serving 418 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked York 02 school district, which is rated 2 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethany Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 66.1% of 3rd graders, 64.6% of 4th graders, and 67.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.8%, 57.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. The school's low-income students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 136 out of 599 South Carolina elementary schools in 2023-2024. Bethany Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of South Carolina elementary schools over the past decade.

While Bethany Elementary's overall performance is impressive, the data also highlights areas for potential improvement. The school's ranking for its white student subgroup is significantly lower, placing in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, suggesting a need to address racial disparities in performance. Additionally, the school's gifted and talented program appears to be an area of concern, ranking 97 out of 105 South Carolina elementary schools in this category in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, such as Oakridge Elementary, Bethany Elementary's performance is generally stronger, but there may be valuable practices or strategies that could be learned from these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 337 Maynard Grayson Road
       Clover, SC  29710


(803) 810-8800

District: York 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,130 Help


Students who attend Bethany Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clover Middle
High:    Clover High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.3%
Two or more races:
7.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethany Elementary ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the York 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.04. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), two or more races (7.2%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the York 02 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary is 12.1, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the York 02 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethany Elementary is $14,130. 3 elementary schools in the York 02 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethany Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethany Elementary 158th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bethany Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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York 02:

SchoolDigger ranks York 02 2nd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethany Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.48 140th 542 74.2%
2004 66.03 184th 550 66.5%
2005 77.74 97th 557 82.6%
2006 80.45 80th 559 85.7%
2007 90.26 15th 566 97.3%
2008 80.88 76th 577 86.8%
2009 79.75 85th 580 85.3%
2010 80.52 87th 589 85.2%
2011 80.65 92nd 597 84.6%
2012 91.49 11th 594 98.1%
2013 84.04 56th 599 90.7%
2014 82.82 67th 630 89.4%
2015 77.17 96th 638 85.0%
2016 75.55 133rd 619 78.5%
2017 82.37 95th 639 85.1%
2018 72.05 149th 624 76.1%
2019 67.99 196th 643 69.5%
2021 82.19 99th 622 84.1%
2022 67.95 189th 625 69.8%
2023 74.49 158th 644 75.5%
2024 74.04 158th 638 75.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.43 134th 588 77.2%
2019 78.22 93rd 600 84.5%
2021 93.45 19th 580 96.7%
2022 74.13 127th 600 78.8%
2023 75.00 128th 608 78.9%
2024 73.21 136th 599 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.08 125th 570 78.1%
2019 70.86 161st 588 72.6%
2021 78.53 106th 554 80.9%
2022 57.00 244th 573 57.4%
2023 66.92 188th 580 67.6%
2024 73.32 140th 565 75.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.34 97th 105 7.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.59 225th 571 60.6%
2019 60.50 231st 590 60.8%
2021 84.30 76th 561 86.5%
2022 68.35 177th 579 69.4%
2023 77.12 116th 582 80.1%
2024 70.52 160th 568 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.09 254th 457 44.4%
2019 42.13 292nd 472 38.1%
2021 55.85 201st 439 54.2%
2022 36.95 304th 455 33.2%
2023 46.14 265th 463 42.8%
2024 45.17 267th 441 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

Bethany Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethany Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 178 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1989 190 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1990 191 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1991 207 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 189 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1993 206 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1994 208 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 255 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1996 255 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1997 228 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1998 298 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 282 9 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 334 16 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 350 17 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 322 11 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 322 11 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 295 14 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 294 11 6 4 1 n/a n/a 2 318
2006 274 13 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2007 261 16 8 11 4 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 295 15 7 13 2 n/a n/a 1 333
2009 285 13 8 7 0 n/a n/a 5 318
2010 284 14 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 256 6 4 6 2 0 8 0 282
2012 254 6 2 12 1 0 8 0 283
2013 344 7 10 18 1 0 11 0 391
2014 332 5 11 17 1 0 15 0 381
2015 340 7 12 16 1 0 22 0 398
2016 344 8 9 17 0 0 17 0 395
2017 337 7 10 24 0 0 21 0 399
2018 338 6 11 25 0 0 29 0 409
2019 322 6 7 23 0 0 29 0 387
2020 314 8 8 22 1 0 27 0 380
2021 317 7 5 21 0 0 18 0 368
2022 345 8 3 22 1 0 23 0 402
2023 362 8 3 18 0 0 27 0 418
2024 342 7 6 17 0 0 29 0 401

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 Bethany Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 179 11.2 15.9 n/a
1989 196 11.5 17.0 n/a
1990 196 11.6 16.8 n/a
1991 212 11.6 18.2 15.6
1992 194 14.2 13.6 23.2
1993 211 16.0 13.2 24.2
1994 213 17.0 12.5 33.8
1995 262 22.0 11.9 32.8
1996 262 22.0 11.9 32.8
1997 235 23.0 10.2 36.6
1998 309 25.0 12.4 34
1999 301 27.0 11.1 42.2
2000 356 28.0 12.7 41.9
2001 370 29.0 12.8 41.4
2002 342 26.0 13.2 43
2003 342 26.0 13.2 43
2004 320 24.0 13.3 40.9
2005 318 25.0 12.7 40.2
2006 301 24.0 12.5 46.2
2007 300 46.5 6.5 42.3
2008 333 26.0 12.8 47.9
2009 318 27.0 11.8 45
2010 307 25.0 12.2 46.3
2011 282 21.5 13.1 51.8
2012 283 20.0 14.1 41
2013 391 28.0 13.9 54.2
2014 381 30.0 12.7 54.6
2015 398 32.0 12.4 54.3
2016 395 30.0 13.1 59
2017 399 32.0 12.4 100
2018 409 33.0 12.3 100
2019 387 32.0 12.0 54.3
2020 380 30.0 12.6 55
2021 368 30.0 12.2 50.8
2022 402 33.0 12.1 43.5
2023 418 34.0 12.2 59.6
2024 401 33.0 12.1 63.8

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 Bethany Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 179 11.2 15.9 n/a
1989 196 11.5 17.0 n/a
1990 196 11.6 16.8 n/a
1991 212 11.6 18.2 15.6
1992 194 14.2 13.6 23.2
1993 211 16.0 13.2 24.2
1994 213 17.0 12.5 33.8
1995 262 22.0 11.9 32.8
1996 262 22.0 11.9 32.8
1997 235 23.0 10.2 36.6
1998 309 25.0 12.4 34
1999 301 27.0 11.1 42.2
2000 356 28.0 12.7 41.9
2001 370 29.0 12.8 41.4
2002 342 26.0 13.2 43
2003 342 26.0 13.2 43
2004 320 24.0 13.3 40.9
2005 318 25.0 12.7 40.2
2006 301 24.0 12.5 46.2
2007 300 46.5 6.5 42.3
2008 333 26.0 12.8 47.9
2009 318 27.0 11.8 45
2010 307 25.0 12.2 46.3
2011 282 21.5 13.1 51.8
2012 283 20.0 14.1 41
2013 391 28.0 13.9 54.2
2014 381 30.0 12.7 54.6
2015 398 32.0 12.4 54.3
2016 395 30.0 13.1 59
2017 399 32.0 12.4 100
2018 409 33.0 12.3 100
2019 387 32.0 12.0 54.3
2020 380 30.0 12.6 55
2021 368 30.0 12.2 50.8
2022 402 33.0 12.1 43.5
2023 418 34.0 12.2 59.6
2024 401 33.0 12.1 63.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethany Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $705 (5.3%) $231 (1.7%) $936 (7.1%) $9,934 (74.9%) $2,401 (18.1%) $12,335 (93.0%) $13,270
2020 $1,027 (7.7%) $531 (4.0%) $1,558 (11.6%) $10,013 (74.6%) $1,850 (13.8%) $11,864 (88.4%) $13,421
2021 $815 (6.1%) $258 (1.9%) $1,073 (8.1%) $10,637 (80.1%) $1,562 (11.8%) $12,199 (91.9%) $13,272
2022 $783 (5.4%) $387 (2.7%) $1,169 (8.1%) $11,433 (79.5%) $1,785 (12.4%) $13,218 (91.9%) $14,387
2023 $1,003 (7.1%) $575 (4.1%) $1,577 (11.2%) $10,851 (76.8%) $1,701 (12.0%) $12,553 (88.8%) $14,130

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethany Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 158th of 644 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethany Elementary)59.660.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 02)6466.2
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary)77.271.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 02)78.172.1
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Bethany Elementary)57.165.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Science (York 02)74.569.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethany Elementary)49.260.9
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (York 02)66.274.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary)53.962.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 02)73.270.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethany Elementary)34.658.9
 24.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (York 02)52.967.5
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary)63.447.1
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York 02)67.665.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387418
 8%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic2318
 21.7%
Pacific Islander00
White322362
 12.4%
Two or More Races2927
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%59.6%
 5.3%


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Students at Bethany Elementary are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended Bethany Elementary.

Students who attend Bethany Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clover Middle
High : Clover High

Bethany Elementary ranks 158th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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