Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
204 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
17 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
37%
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Showing 1991–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(19-20)15%
3%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(19-20)18%
20%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)28%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)29%
63%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
54%
37%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
21%
10%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
204 students attend Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Bethel Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bethel Elementary School offer ?
Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bethel Elementary School part of?
Bethel Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
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