Bethesda Elementary

Summary:

Bethesda Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school located in Thompsons Station, Tennessee, serving 574 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Williamson County school district, which is ranked 2nd out of 139 districts in the state, Bethesda Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Tennessee.

Bethesda Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in TNReady assessments for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.8% of Bethesda Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 72.4% in Williamson County and 39.7% in Tennessee. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs, consistently ranking among the top in the state.

Bethesda Elementary's diverse student population, with 76.83% White, 2.09% African American, 8.89% Hispanic, 6.79% Asian, and 5.05% two or more races, is noteworthy, especially when compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Spring Hill Elementary and Heritage Elementary, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Bethesda Elementary's higher per-student spending of $12,975 in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the Williamson County district average of $10,974, may contribute to its academic success and the school's ability to support the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4907 Bethesda RD
       Thompsons Station, TN  37179


(615) 472-4200

District: Williamson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Bethesda Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thompson's Station Middle School
High:    Summit High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Asian:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Compare Details Bethesda Elementary ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethesda Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethesda Elementary 55th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Bethesda Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Williamson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamson County 2nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethesda Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bethesda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 79.66 153rd 809 81.1%
2011 85.27 100th 818 87.8%
2012 75.85 187th 820 77.2%
2013 87.18 66th 846 92.2%
2014 79.25 109th 853 87.2%
2015 87.91 66th 855 92.3%
2018 91.28 66th 997 93.4%
2019 88.50 94th 985 90.5%
2021 88.26 97th 983 90.1%
2022 93.93 60th 1000 94.0%
2023 94.07 64th 1020 93.7%
2024 94.46 55th 1018 94.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bethesda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.72 72nd 395 81.8%
2021 74.57 58th 369 84.3%
2022 75.12 60th 447 86.6%
2023 90.83 24th 528 95.5%
2024 94.00 14th 582 97.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethesda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.20 84th 926 90.9%
2021 88.22 87th 945 90.8%
2022 93.75 52nd 975 94.7%
2023 92.10 70th 989 92.9%
2024 92.91 58th 990 94.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethesda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.01 113th 916 87.7%
2021 84.08 103rd 941 89.1%
2022 91.41 76th 980 92.2%
2023 93.52 55th 987 94.4%
2024 93.70 52nd 991 94.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bethesda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.01 5th 57 91.2%
2024 79.75 8th 55 85.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bethesda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.49 35th 319 89.0%
2022 98.74 4th 363 98.9%
2024 98.94 7th 415 98.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bethesda Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.86 86th 841 89.8%
2019 82.93 119th 812 85.3%
2021 80.87 125th 844 85.2%
2022 90.11 73rd 844 91.4%
2023 87.96 92nd 852 89.2%
2024 89.45 81st 847 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Open Quote Love this school! Staff is super attentive and takes care of each childs needs. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 3, 2014

Open Quote Wonderful school with the best administrators and teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bethesda Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1989 435 17 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 453
1990 439 11 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 503 14 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1992 546 15 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1993 623 23 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 430 14 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1995 516 21 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 516 21 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 575 22 7 18 0 n/a n/a 7 629
1998 655 33 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1999 744 29 6 28 0 n/a n/a -1 806
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 676 676
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 526 526
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 526 526
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 600 600
2006 593 18 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 624
2007 598 15 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 633
2008 625 9 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2009 651 16 9 17 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2010 675 12 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 715
2011 655 15 3 5 0 0 0 0 678
2012 526 17 5 14 0 0 1 0 563
2013 493 14 5 21 1 0 1 0 535
2014 486 16 8 40 0 0 27 0 577
2015 496 18 10 31 0 0 21 0 576
2016 536 13 17 30 0 0 15 0 611
2017 602 13 15 43 0 1 20 0 694
2018 692 16 7 42 0 2 25 0 784
2019 472 11 5 32 0 0 19 0 539
2020 466 12 9 36 0 0 26 0 549
2021 403 17 11 49 0 1 22 0 503
2022 454 13 20 56 0 2 24 0 569
2023 441 12 39 51 0 2 29 0 574

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 Bethesda Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 24.0 18.7 n/a
1989 453 23.0 19.6 n/a
1990 453 23.0 19.6 n/a
1991 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
1992 565 26.0 21.7 n/a
1993 657 26.0 25.3 n/a
1994 452 23.0 19.7 n/a
1995 556 37.0 15.0 n/a
1996 556 37.0 15.0 n/a
1997 629 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 705 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 806 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 676 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 526 n/a n/a n/a
2003 526 n/a n/a n/a
2005 600 n/a n/a n/a
2006 624 38.0 16.4 n/a
2007 633 43.9 14.4 11.7
2008 655 42.5 15.4 11.1
2009 694 42.9 16.2 11.4
2010 715 46.9 15.2 12
2011 678 39.7 17.0 16.1
2012 563 35.0 16.0 18.8
2013 535 37.0 14.4 16.4
2014 577 36.4 15.8 19.8
2015 576 38.0 15.1 14.4
2016 611 41.0 14.9 15.9
2017 694 43.8 15.8 n/a
2018 784 48.5 16.1 n/a
2019 539 47.3 11.3 n/a
2020 549 34.9 15.7 13.8
2021 503 32.9 15.2 n/a
2022 569 35.3 16.1 n/a
2023 574 44.1 13.0 n/a

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 Bethesda Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 24.0 18.7 n/a
1989 453 23.0 19.6 n/a
1990 453 23.0 19.6 n/a
1991 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
1992 565 26.0 21.7 n/a
1993 657 26.0 25.3 n/a
1994 452 23.0 19.7 n/a
1995 556 37.0 15.0 n/a
1996 556 37.0 15.0 n/a
1997 629 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 705 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 806 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 676 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 526 n/a n/a n/a
2003 526 n/a n/a n/a
2005 600 n/a n/a n/a
2006 624 38.0 16.4 n/a
2007 633 43.9 14.4 11.7
2008 655 42.5 15.4 11.1
2009 694 42.9 16.2 11.4
2010 715 46.9 15.2 12
2011 678 39.7 17.0 16.1
2012 563 35.0 16.0 18.8
2013 535 37.0 14.4 16.4
2014 577 36.4 15.8 19.8
2015 576 38.0 15.1 14.4
2016 611 41.0 14.9 15.9
2017 694 43.8 15.8 n/a
2018 784 48.5 16.1 n/a
2019 539 47.3 11.3 n/a
2020 549 34.9 15.7 13.8
2021 503 32.9 15.2 n/a
2022 569 35.3 16.1 n/a
2023 574 44.1 13.0 n/a

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 Bethesda Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $332 (3.2%) $9,470 (91.9%) $10,305
2020 $376 (3.4%) $10,194 (92.9%) $10,974
2021 $442 (3.4%) $12,055 (92.9%) $12,975
2022 $307 (2.5%) $11,537 (92.6%) $12,454
2023 $312 (2.4%) $12,136 (92.7%) $13,096

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethesda Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 1020 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethesda Elementary)60.279.5
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Williamson County)74.475.4
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethesda Elementary)5774.4
 17.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williamson County)67.972.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethesda Elementary)7179.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Williamson County)78.676.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethesda Elementary)6661
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Williamson County)65.873.5
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethesda Elementary)77.384.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Williamson County)82.579.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethesda Elementary)4258.4
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Williamson County)66.466
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Bethesda Elementary)69.481.3
 11.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Williamson County)74.571.8
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bethesda Elementary)55.563.7
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Williamson County)66.767.4
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students539574
 6.5%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian539
 680%
Hispanic3251
 59.4%
Pacific Islander02
White472441
 6.6%
Two or More Races1929
 52.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended Bethesda Elementary.

Students who attend Bethesda Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thompson's Station Middle School
High : Summit High School

Students at Bethesda Elementary are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. Bethesda Elementary ranks in the top 5.4% of Tennessee elementary schools.


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

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