Bethel Elementary School

36000 Clearpond Road
Shawnee, OK 74801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in OK
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Bethel Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Bethel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#252 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
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46%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bethel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
7%
11%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
63%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Bethel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bethel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bethel Elementary School's ranking?
Bethel Elementary School is ranked #252 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
572 students attend Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bethel Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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 Bethel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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