Bethel Elementary School

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Bethel Elementary School ranks 19 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bethel Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bethel, Vermont, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the White River Unified School District #79, which is ranked 14 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethel Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 76% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.91%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also noteworthy, with 56% of 3rd graders and 47.62% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 37.19% and 38.11%, respectively. In Science, Bethel Elementary School's 5th-grade students achieved a 71.43% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the state average of 44.45%. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 97.04% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the analysis.

Bethel Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.9 in 2020-2021 to 11.2 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools, such as Newton School, Brookfield School, and Sharon Elementary School, which have ratios ranging from 10.1 to 14.1. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Bethel Elementary School has decreased over the past three years, from 50.85% in 2020-2021 to 41.48% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 9.72% to 45.24%.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032-9700

(802) 234-6607

District: White River Unified School District #79

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,497

Students who attend Bethel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	White River Valley Middle School
High:	White River Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

2.2%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethel Elementary School ranks better than 83.2% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), Hispanic (2.2%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Bethel Elementary School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Elementary School is $19,497.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bethel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Elementary School 19^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Bethel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

White River Unified School District #79:

SchoolDigger ranks White River Unified School District #79 14^th of 51 Vermont 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	VT State Percentile
2018	19.74	127^th	142	10.6%
2019	27.19	112^th	138	18.8%
2021	66.32	46^th	148	68.9%
2022	56.42	51^st	133	61.7%
2023	75.69	19^th	113	83.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bethel Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	27.86	117^th	146	19.9%
2021	68.36	39^th	147	73.5%
2022	55.53	57^th	145	60.7%
2023	77.36	23^rd	133	82.7%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency 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: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethel Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2019	139	7	4	2	1	153
2020	139	6	3	1	1	150
2021	111	3	3	0	1	118
2022	116	1	2	0	0	119
2023	131	1	3	0	0	135

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
2019	153	21.0	7.2	42.5
2020	150	18.5	8.1	46.7
2021	118	17.0	6.9	50.8
2022	119	13.8	8.5	42.9
2023	135	12.0	11.2	41.5

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
2019	153	21.0	7.2	42.5
2020	150	18.5	8.1	46.7
2021	118	17.0	6.9	50.8
2022	119	13.8	8.5	42.9
2023	135	12.0	11.2	41.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethel Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$19,497 (100.0%)	$19,497

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 113 Elementary schools	64.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary School)	47.6	38.1	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethel Elementary School)	57.1	38.1	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary School)	27.2	65	37.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethel Elementary School)	22.7	50	27.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Bethel Elementary School)	27.5	28.6	1.1%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Elementary School)	46.4	57.1	10.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethel Elementary School)	21.4	14.3	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	41.7	32.8	8.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	153	135	11.8%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	139	131	5.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	41.5%	1%

Schools Near Bethel Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)				VTCAP Mathematics (2023)				VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bethel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	273 Pleasant Street	Bethel	05032	Windsor County	White River Unified School District #79	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 234-6607	135	12	11.2	41.5%	131 (97.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.7	19^th of 113 public elementary schools	83.2%		56.4	51^st of 133 public elementary schools	61.7%	32	76.0	65.0	52.4		56.0	35.0	47.6		71.4	$19,497	$00	$19,497
Stockbridge Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	2933 VT Route 107	Stockbridge	05772	Windsor County	Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 234-9248	45	7	6.6	35.6%	43 (95.6%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$21,848	$00	$21,848
South Royalton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	223 South Winsor Street	South Royalton	05068	Windsor County	White River Unified School District #79	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7740	164	16	10.5	43.9%	159 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	59.3	40^th of 113 public elementary schools	64.6%		56.1	52^nd of 133 public elementary schools	60.9%	12	61.9				28.6				47.1	$12,766	$00	$12,766
Randolph Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	40 Ayers Brook Road	Randolph	05060	Orange County	Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 728-9555	335	24	14.1	25.1%	312 (93.1%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	60.7	38^th of 113 public elementary schools	66.4%		63.1	44^th of 133 public elementary schools	66.9%	6	53.3	72.7	45.2	51.4	51.1	59.1	33.3	48.6	45.2	$12,780	$00	$12,780
Barnard Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	5979 Route 12	Barnard	05031	Windsor County	Mountain Views Unified Union School District #76	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 234-9763	72	6	11.2	9.7%	66 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Rochester School	Public	PK, KG-6	222 South Main Street	Rochester	05767	Windsor County	Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 767-3161	84	8	11.2	45.2%	81 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	71.5	26^th of 113 public elementary schools	77.0%					(n/a)			58.3				41.7		66.7	$14,493	$00	$14,493
Braintree School	Public	PK, KG-6	66 Bent Hill Road	Braintree	05060	Orange County	Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 728-9373	81	7	12.0	44.4%	78 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)			73.7				57.9			$12,682	$00	$12,682
Sharon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 VT Route 132	Sharon	05065	Windsor County	Sharon School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7425	170	14	12.4	37.6%	166 (97.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	56.3	43^rd of 113 public elementary schools	61.9%		59.5	48^th of 133 public elementary schools	63.9%	5	46.7	61.5	66.7	78.3	26.7	19.2	20.0	73.9	53.3	$12,229	$00	$12,229
First Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	523 VT Route 110	Tunbridge	05077	Orange County	First Branch Unified School District #82	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 889-3310	149	13	11.1	27.5%	142 (95.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	20.3	101^st of 113 public elementary schools	10.6%		26.6	108^th of 133 public elementary schools	18.8%	7	31.8	31.3			31.8	6.3				$16,569	$00	$16,569
Brookfield School	Public	K-6	1728 Ridge Road	Brookfield	05036	Orange County	Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 276-3153	71	7	10.1	21.1%	69 (97.2%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Elementary School

What district is Bethel Elementary School in?

White River Unified School District #79

Is Bethel Elementary School a good school?

Bethel Elementary School ranks 19^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Bethel Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Bethel Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : White River Valley Middle School
High : White River Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Bethel Elementary School?

Students at Bethel Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

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