Very Good
#336 of 990 schools in CT
Top 34% in state
Bethlehem Elementary School
Elementary School · Regional School District 14 · Bethlehem, CT
A Regional School District 14 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
92 East St., Bethlehem, CT 06751
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethlehem Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bethlehem Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,731
Median home value
$392,300
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Morris SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Fletcher W. Judson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 3–5 | 4.4 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Mitchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Regional School District 14
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bethlehem Elementary School is listed in Regional School District 14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethlehem Elementary School
Bethlehem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bethlehem, CT, part of Regional School District 14, serving approximately 280 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethlehem Elementary School
What grades does Bethlehem Elementary School serve?
Bethlehem Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bethlehem Elementary School rank in CT?
Bethlehem Elementary School ranks #336 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bethlehem Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethlehem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bethlehem Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethlehem Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Bethlehem Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bethlehem Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bethlehem Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bethlehem Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethlehem Elementary School?
19.6% of students at Bethlehem Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (203) 266-7506
- Area population (ZIP 06751)
- 3,398
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06751; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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