Bethlehem Elementary School
- Bethlehem Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Bethlehem Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bethlehem Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bethlehem Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #374 out of 968 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 96% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional 14 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bethlehem Elementary School is Nonnewaug High School (5.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thomaston High School (5.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Morris School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Morris James Morris School Grades: PK-6 | 148 students
3.1 miles
10 East St.
Morris, CT 06763
(860)567-7420 3.1 PK-6 148 - Watertown Fletcher W. Judson School Grades: 3-5 | 298 students
4.5 miles
124 Hamilton Lane
Watertown, CT 06795
(860)945-4850 4.5 3-5 298 - Woodbury Nonnewaug High School Grades: 9-12 | 722 students
5.7 miles
5 Minortown Rd.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203)263-2186 5.7 9-12 722 - Thomaston Thomaston High School Grades: 7-12 | 428 students
5.7 miles
185 Branch Rd.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860)283-3030 5.7 7-12 428 - Thomaston Black Rock School Grades: PK-3 | 262 students
5.8 miles
57 Branch Rd.
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860)283-3040 5.8 PK-3 262
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