Enrollment
439
Elementary
DISTRICT 436 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP COM SCH CORP·NCES 180375002792
New Bethel Elementary School
5120 Senour Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46239 · (317) 803-5300 · Marion County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL439 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
208 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 114 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 100 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 117 | 27% |
| Grade 3 | 108 | 25% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bethel Elementary School this school | 439 | 47.4% | N/A |
| Southwest Elementary School Greenwood | 550 | 49.8% | 43.8% |
| Saint Joseph Central School Fort Wayne | 434 | 45.4% | 39.0% |
| Dixie Bee Elementary School Terre Haute | 564 | 45.2% | 52.5% |
| Arlington Elementary School Fort Wayne | 418 | 55.0% | 36.1% |
| Charles Elementary School Richmond | 359 | 49.6% | 62.6% |
Matched among Indiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where New Bethel Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 439 | #517 of 1,079 | #90 of 157 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #463 of 991 | #72 of 142 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.6% | #210 of 996 | #74 of 145 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 47.4% | #659 of 1,058 | #132 of 152 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About New Bethel Elementary School
New Bethel Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school that serves part of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are 439 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 3.
New Bethel Elementary School belongs to Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, a district of 12 schools and 11,385 students.
At New Bethel Elementary School, 55% of students are White. It is also 21% Black, 11% Asian, 7% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic. Census estimates put Marion County at about 52% White, close to the school's figure. The diversity index for New Bethel Elementary School is 64%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Staffing at New Bethel Elementary School comes to 29.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 14.9:1. The average for elementary schools in Indiana is about 15.5:1. On the income side, 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 60% average for public schools in Marion County is 13 points.
For the population of Marion County, median household income comes to about $66,346, roughly 35% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Marion County's 274 public schools enroll about 161,456 students and include New Bethel Elementary School.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Franklin Central Junior High, is about 1.2 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
New Bethel Elementary School falls in the Rural: Fringe locale category, used for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
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Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
975,809
Census ACS
Median income
$66,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
274
161,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
- Franklin Central High SchoolHigh · 3,438 students
- Franklin Central Junior HighMiddle · 1,797 students
- Lillie Idella Kitley IntermediateMiddle · 1,365 students
- Edgewood Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 1,300 students
- Thompson Crossing Elementary SchElementary · 568 students
- Bunker Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 487 students
Other schools in Indianapolis
- Indiana Connections AcademyCombined · 5,376 students
- North Central High SchoolHigh · 3,682 students
- Franklin Central High SchoolHigh · 3,438 students
- Warren Central High SchoolHigh · 3,391 students
- Ben Davis High SchoolHigh · 3,315 students
- Pike High SchoolHigh · 3,188 students
Other New Bethel Elementary schools
One other US public school is named New Bethel Elementary. New Bethel Elementary School is the largest of the 2.
- New Bethel Elementary SchoolTuscumbia, AL · 159 students
Nearby schools
- Franklin Central Junior High1.2 mi · 1,797
- Wanamaker Early Learning Center2.1 mi · 335
- Franklin Central High School2.4 mi · 3,438
- Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate2.4 mi · 1,365
- South Creek Elementary2.4 mi · 476
- Acton Elementary School2.9 mi · 275
Frequently asked questions
About New Bethel Elementary SchoolHow many students attend New Bethel Elementary School?
New Bethel Elementary School enrolls approximately 439 students in grades PK-03.
Is New Bethel Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
New Bethel Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many teachers does New Bethel Elementary School have?
New Bethel Elementary School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the student diversity at New Bethel Elementary School?
Student demographics at New Bethel Elementary School are roughly 55% White, 6% Hispanic, 21% Black, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is New Bethel Elementary School in?
New Bethel Elementary School is part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp.
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