Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethel Elementary serves the southwest part of Gloucester, VA, covering an area of approximately 47 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 7.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bethel Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bethel Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bethel Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Elementary School's ranking?
Bethel Elementary School is ranked #445 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Bethel Elementary School often compared to?
Bethel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achilles Elementary School, Botetourt Elementary School, Abingdon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
494 students attend Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bethel Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethel Elementary School offer ?
Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bethel Elementary School part of?
Bethel Elementary School is part of Gloucester County School District.
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