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Bethel Elementary

Summary:

Bethel Elementary is a public elementary school in Clover, South Carolina, serving 340 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked York 02 school district, which is rated 2nd out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethel Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of elementary schools in South Carolina, with students performing significantly better than state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 74.5% of Bethel's 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 68.3% in the district and 53.8% statewide. The school also has impressive 4th grade science proficiency rates, with 66.7% of students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to 69.8% in the district and 46.6% statewide. However, Bethel's student population is less diverse, with a much higher percentage of White students (75.59%) compared to the district and state averages.

Bethel Elementary also stands out for its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.36% to 28.16% over the past three years, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Larne Elementary (57.19%) and Kinard Elementary (61%). Additionally, the school spends more per student ($15,860 in 2022-2023) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (10.9 in 2022-2023) compared to the district and other nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance but also raises questions about equity in resource distribution across the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6000 Highway 55 East
       Clover, SC  29710

(803) 631-8300

District: York 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,860 Help


Students who attend Bethel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oakridge Middle
High:    Clover High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
Two or more races:
7.6%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethel Elementary ranks better than 88.7% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd 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 87.53. (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 Bethel Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the York 02 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Elementary is $15,860, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the York 02 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Elementary 72nd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bethel Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Bethel Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bethel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.70 76th 542 86.0%
2004 76.92 110th 550 80.0%
2005 80.90 76th 557 86.4%
2006 82.41 67th 559 88.0%
2007 86.36 35th 566 93.8%
2008 82.63 59th 577 89.8%
2009 87.08 38th 580 93.4%
2010 83.21 68th 589 88.5%
2011 70.80 162nd 597 72.9%
2012 79.77 86th 594 85.5%
2013 68.20 181st 599 69.8%
2014 79.95 92nd 630 85.4%
2015 81.04 82nd 638 87.1%
2016 75.89 130th 619 79.0%
2017 84.39 82nd 639 87.2%
2018 83.59 89th 624 85.7%
2019 83.40 93rd 643 85.5%
2021 87.30 71st 622 88.6%
2022 84.71 89th 625 85.8%
2023 87.03 82nd 644 87.3%
2024 87.53 72nd 638 88.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.68 22nd 588 96.3%
2019 83.72 59th 600 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.80 99th 570 82.6%
2019 77.67 121st 588 79.4%
2021 88.08 59th 554 89.4%
2022 84.14 84th 573 85.3%
2023 85.37 80th 580 86.2%
2024 81.47 92nd 565 83.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bethel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.15 90th 105 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.81 84th 571 85.3%
2019 83.22 81st 590 86.3%
2021 83.12 84th 561 85.0%
2022 80.13 105th 579 81.9%
2023 84.77 78th 582 86.6%
2024 88.69 50th 568 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bethel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.46 175th 457 61.7%
2019 66.65 153rd 472 67.6%
2021 73.72 106th 439 75.9%
2022 66.93 147th 455 67.7%
2023 72.61 117th 463 74.7%
2024 70.71 123rd 441 72.1%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Open Quote This is the type of school every parent hopes to find for their child where not only are the academics outstanding but this is a school where the teachers actually take the time to really know the kids. I researched schools a lot when we first moved to the Charlotte area before finding Bethel and could not be happier with the results. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bethel Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 295 80 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1989 329 83 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1990 363 64 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1991 412 57 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 444 57 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 508
1993 460 49 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 517
1994 340 39 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 370 43 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 370 43 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 429 42 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 425 50 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 456 42 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 306 36 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 307 44 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 291 45 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 291 45 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 375 34 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 399 25 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 423 30 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2007 424 25 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2008 471 26 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2009 472 37 8 15 0 n/a n/a 2 534
2010 342 24 12 16 2 n/a n/a 1 397
2011 331 16 6 12 0 0 13 0 378
2012 313 20 5 15 3 0 15 0 371
2013 298 20 4 19 0 0 14 0 355
2014 342 24 5 18 1 0 17 0 407
2015 321 23 8 17 1 0 24 0 394
2016 374 26 6 18 1 0 27 0 452
2017 369 21 13 17 1 0 21 0 442
2018 393 25 16 22 1 0 26 0 483
2019 291 16 12 6 0 0 16 0 341
2020 270 19 11 12 0 0 23 0 335
2021 248 21 10 17 0 0 20 0 316
2022 252 21 13 17 0 0 26 0 329
2023 257 19 18 20 0 0 26 0 340

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 23.8 15.7 n/a
1989 414 25.4 16.2 n/a
1990 428 24.8 17.2 n/a
1991 473 26.4 17.9 12.9
1992 508 28.1 18.0 18.1
1993 517 30.0 17.2 18.6
1994 382 25.0 15.3 24.6
1995 417 30.0 13.9 23.5
1996 417 30.0 13.9 23.5
1997 474 32.0 14.8 24.3
1998 481 34.0 14.1 19.5
1999 517 34.0 15.2 22.8
2000 349 28.0 12.5 24.1
2001 359 29.0 12.4 22
2002 348 26.0 13.4 25.3
2003 348 26.0 13.4 25.3
2004 426 27.0 15.8 23.9
2005 440 30.0 14.7 21.1
2006 473 30.0 15.8 20.5
2007 467 40.5 11.5 18
2008 516 32.0 16.1 18.6
2009 534 32.0 16.7 19
2010 397 28.0 14.1 23.2
2011 378 26.0 14.5 24.3
2012 371 25.0 14.8 23.2
2013 355 25.0 14.2 27.6
2014 407 29.0 14.0 25.3
2015 394 29.0 13.5 23.1
2016 452 31.0 14.5 21.9
2017 442 30.0 14.7 19.7
2018 483 33.0 14.6 17.4
2019 341 27.0 12.6 22
2020 335 28.0 11.9 23.9
2021 316 25.0 12.6 28.2
2022 329 29.0 11.3 20.4
2023 340 31.0 10.9 27.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 23.8 15.7 n/a
1989 414 25.4 16.2 n/a
1990 428 24.8 17.2 n/a
1991 473 26.4 17.9 12.9
1992 508 28.1 18.0 18.1
1993 517 30.0 17.2 18.6
1994 382 25.0 15.3 24.6
1995 417 30.0 13.9 23.5
1996 417 30.0 13.9 23.5
1997 474 32.0 14.8 24.3
1998 481 34.0 14.1 19.5
1999 517 34.0 15.2 22.8
2000 349 28.0 12.5 24.1
2001 359 29.0 12.4 22
2002 348 26.0 13.4 25.3
2003 348 26.0 13.4 25.3
2004 426 27.0 15.8 23.9
2005 440 30.0 14.7 21.1
2006 473 30.0 15.8 20.5
2007 467 40.5 11.5 18
2008 516 32.0 16.1 18.6
2009 534 32.0 16.7 19
2010 397 28.0 14.1 23.2
2011 378 26.0 14.5 24.3
2012 371 25.0 14.8 23.2
2013 355 25.0 14.2 27.6
2014 407 29.0 14.0 25.3
2015 394 29.0 13.5 23.1
2016 452 31.0 14.5 21.9
2017 442 30.0 14.7 19.7
2018 483 33.0 14.6 17.4
2019 341 27.0 12.6 22
2020 335 28.0 11.9 23.9
2021 316 25.0 12.6 28.2
2022 329 29.0 11.3 20.4
2023 340 31.0 10.9 27.1

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

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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 $112 (1.1%) $29 (0.3%) $140 (1.3%) $8,784 (83.0%) $1,659 (15.7%) $10,443 (98.7%) $10,583
2020 $340 (2.4%) $233 (1.6%) $572 (4.0%) $11,079 (78.2%) $2,516 (17.8%) $13,596 (96.0%) $14,168
2021 $560 (4.0%) $200 (1.4%) $760 (5.4%) $11,531 (81.8%) $1,808 (12.8%) $13,339 (94.6%) $14,099
2022 $312 (2.0%) $295 (1.9%) $607 (4.0%) $12,541 (81.8%) $2,183 (14.2%) $14,724 (96.0%) $15,331
2023 $968 (6.1%) $524 (3.3%) $1,492 (9.4%) $12,638 (79.7%) $1,730 (10.9%) $14,367 (90.6%) $15,860

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 93rd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 82nd of 644 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary)77.874.5
 3.3%
   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 (Bethel Elementary)74.184.4
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 02)78.172.1
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Bethel Elementary)69.866.7
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (York 02)74.569.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary)62.276.5
 14.3%
   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 (Bethel Elementary)58.573
 14.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 02)73.270.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary)54.371.2
 16.9%
   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 (Bethel Elementary)6050
 10%
   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 Students341340
 0.3%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian00
Asian1218
 50%
Hispanic620
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White291257
 11.7%
Two or More Races1626
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%27.1%
 5.1%

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Bethel Elementary ranks 72nd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bethel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oakridge Middle
High : Clover High

Students at Bethel Elementary are 76% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Bethel Elementary.


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