Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethlehem Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethlehem Elementary School serves the southeast part of Bethlehem, GA, covering an area of approximately 26.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bethlehem Elementary School's student population of 641 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bethlehem Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethlehem Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1072 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow & Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethlehem Elementary School's ranking?
Bethlehem Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bethlehem Elementary School often compared to?
Bethlehem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yargo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
641 students attend Bethlehem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bethlehem Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethlehem Elementary School offer ?
Bethlehem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethlehem Elementary School part of?
Bethlehem Elementary School is part of Barrow County School District.
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