Elementary Schools in Bethel

Summary:

Bethel, Oklahoma is home to one highly-ranked elementary school, Bethel Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school stands out as a top performer in the state, ranking in the top 10% of Oklahoma elementary schools and maintaining a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years.

Bethel Elementary School outperforms the state average in core academic areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly higher than the Oklahoma state averages. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 17.6, slightly lower than the state average, and per-student spending that is on par with the state. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19% is slightly elevated, its overall strong academic performance and positive school climate suggest it is effectively serving the educational needs of its 564 students.

Compared to other elementary schools in the state, Bethel Elementary School stands out as a high-achieving institution that is providing a quality education to its students, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's consistent 4-star rating, top 10% statewide ranking, and above-average proficiency rates demonstrate its ability to deliver exceptional educational outcomes for the Bethel community.

District Detail

36000 Clear Pond Road
Shawnee, OK 74801-8711

(405) 273-0385

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 452 Oklahoma districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,160

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)				OSTP Mathematics (2025)				OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Bethel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36000 Clearpond Road	Shawnee	74801	Pottawatomie County	Bethel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 273-7632	556	35	15.6	38.5%	374 (67.3%)	5 (0.9%)	32 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	102 (18.3%)	85.2	64^th of 614 public elementary schools	89.6%		68.6	107^th of 389 public elementary schools	72.5%	43	47.0	44.0	35.0	42.0	57.0	56.0	42.0	53.0	48.0	48.0	$9,464

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shawnee	4.57 mi	7	329^th
Dale	5.05 mi	3	73^rd
Tecumseh	5.28 mi	6	336^th
Oklahoma Youth Academy (Charter)	6.24 mi	2
Pleasant Grove	6.71 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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