Bethel Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Bethel Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, serving 532 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Garnet Valley School District, Bethel Springs consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance.

Bethel Springs Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements, with 73.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 82% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also boasts a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 23.5% Asian students and 6.2% students of two or more races. Bethel Springs' student subgroups, including Asian, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students, also demonstrate exceptional performance, ranking among the top schools in Pennsylvania for these categories.

Bethel Springs Elementary School's consistent top rankings, 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and exceptional academic outcomes make it a standout institution within the Garnet Valley School District. While nearby schools like Concord Elementary School and Garnet Valley Elementary School are also high-performing, Bethel Springs' diverse student population, subgroup performance, and overall academic excellence set it apart as a truly exceptional elementary school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3280 Foulk Road
       Garnet Valley, PA  19060


(610) 579-3000

District: Garnet Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,589 Help


Students who attend Bethel Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Garnet Valley Middle School
High:    Garnet Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
Asian:
23.5%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethel Springs Elementary School ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Bethel Springs Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Garnet Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), Asian (23.5%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Garnet Valley School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Springs Elementary School is 11.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Garnet Valley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Springs Elementary School is $23,589, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Garnet Valley School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bethel Springs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Springs Elementary School 114th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bethel Springs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Garnet Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Garnet Valley School District 30th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethel Springs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.67 368th 1308 71.9%
2005 82.85 125th 1299 90.4%
2006 77.24 301st 1545 80.5%
2007 83.00 159th 1555 89.8%
2008 79.50 225th 1551 85.5%
2009 84.87 65th 1549 95.8%
2010 82.77 121st 1579 92.3%
2011 81.79 158th 1597 90.1%
2012 84.17 85th 1599 94.7%
2013 85.21 72nd 1519 95.3%
2014 86.89 44th 1467 97.0%
2015 86.60 121st 1474 91.8%
2016 88.85 76th 1554 95.1%
2017 86.77 133rd 1547 91.4%
2018 85.63 153rd 1530 90.0%
2019 88.42 99th 1544 93.6%
2021 79.49 273rd 1433 80.9%
2022 85.62 190th 1534 87.6%
2023 89.08 114th 1534 92.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.02 65th 1414 95.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.16 29th 1043 97.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.58 35th 160 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Bethel Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.54 191st 1236 84.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bethel Springs Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethel Springs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 397 3 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 397 3 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 484 7 24 1 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 491 8 33 2 3 n/a n/a 0 537
2006 525 10 48 4 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2007 536 20 53 5 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2008 475 14 47 4 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2009 475 11 47 4 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2010 475 10 50 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2011 474 11 61 5 1 0 0 0 552
2012 450 12 72 6 1 0 2 0 543
2013 449 6 79 9 1 0 6 0 550
2014 448 6 90 4 1 0 10 0 559
2015 426 4 91 7 1 0 10 0 539
2016 403 3 98 7 1 0 12 0 524
2017 389 3 107 14 1 0 19 0 533
2018 366 6 109 13 2 0 20 0 516
2019 328 4 107 15 1 0 20 0 475
2020 305 8 102 18 1 0 17 0 451
2021 319 5 100 10 1 0 22 0 457
2022 304 7 110 12 2 0 23 0 458
2023 343 11 125 19 1 0 33 0 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethel Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 416 29.4 14.1 1
2003 416 29.4 14.1 1
2004 517 40.3 12.8 0
2005 537 41.6 12.9 0.7
2006 587 44.8 13.1 1.5
2007 614 47.9 12.8 1.6
2008 540 47.9 11.3 2.6
2009 537 47.2 11.4 3
2010 537 47.3 11.3 2.2
2011 552 47.5 11.6 3.3
2012 543 47.5 11.4 2.9
2013 550 46.2 11.8 3.6
2014 559 45.6 12.2 5.5
2015 539 45.0 11.9 6.1
2016 524 44.0 11.9 6.1
2017 533 42.7 12.4 7.1
2018 516 43.1 11.9 8.3
2019 475 41.2 11.5 6.1
2020 451 40.6 11.1 8.4
2021 457 38.6 11.8 9
2022 458 42.0 10.8 10.9
2023 532 47.4 11.2 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethel Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 416 29.4 14.1 1
2003 416 29.4 14.1 1
2004 517 40.3 12.8 0
2005 537 41.6 12.9 0.7
2006 587 44.8 13.1 1.5
2007 614 47.9 12.8 1.6
2008 540 47.9 11.3 2.6
2009 537 47.2 11.4 3
2010 537 47.3 11.3 2.2
2011 552 47.5 11.6 3.3
2012 543 47.5 11.4 2.9
2013 550 46.2 11.8 3.6
2014 559 45.6 12.2 5.5
2015 539 45.0 11.9 6.1
2016 524 44.0 11.9 6.1
2017 533 42.7 12.4 7.1
2018 516 43.1 11.9 8.3
2019 475 41.2 11.5 6.1
2020 451 40.6 11.1 8.4
2021 457 38.6 11.8 9
2022 458 42.0 10.8 10.9
2023 532 47.4 11.2 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethel Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $71 (0.3%) $21,606 (99.7%) $21,677
2020 $117 (0.5%) $21,969 (99.5%) $22,086
2021 $500 (2.3%) $21,574 (97.7%) $22,074
2022 $334 (1.4%) $23,255 (98.6%) $23,588

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Springs Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bethel Springs Elementary School)8375.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Springs Elementary School)9274.7
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bethel Springs Elementary School)73.568
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bethel Springs Elementary School)90.394.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Springs Elementary School)83.184.6
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bethel Springs Elementary School)72.675
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel Springs Elementary School)92.187
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Bethel Springs Elementary School)76.573.2
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bethel Springs Elementary School)90.394.9
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bethel Springs Elementary School)89.582
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students475532
 12%
African American411
 175%
American Indian11
Asian107125
 16.8%
Hispanic1519
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White328343
 4.6%
Two or More Races2033
 65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%10.7%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Springs Elementary School

Students at Bethel Springs Elementary School are 64% White, 23% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Bethel Springs Elementary School.

Students who attend Bethel Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garnet Valley Middle School
High : Garnet Valley High School

Yes. Bethel Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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

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