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What's the biggest difference between St. Bethlehem Elementary and what you expected?
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Enrollment
498
Elementary
DISTRICT 730 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTGOMERY COUNTY·NCES 470303001221
St. Bethlehem Elementary
2450 Old Russellville PIKE, Clarksville, TN 37040 · (931)648-5670 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL498 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 57 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 135 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 147 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 159 | 32% |
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 61% · 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.
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
St. Bethlehem Elementary→Burt Elementary
Based on grade levels within Montgomery County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where St. Bethlehem Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 498 | #424 of 1,044 | #23 of 27 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #2 of 8 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.0% | #40 of 962 | #13 of 27 |
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.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
498
+1 (+0%) vs 2017
-42% since 1990-91, when it was 858
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 14.2:1
% White
35%
was 43%
% Hispanic
19%
was 11%
% Black
36%
was 29%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 498 | 31 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 504 | 32 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 482 | 33 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 497 | 35 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 521 | 39 | 13.4:1 | 65% (337) |
| 2010-11 | 595 | 46 | 12.9:1 | 57% (342) |
| 2000-01 | 574 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 858 | 37 | 23.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for St. Bethlehem Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (497 to 498); teachers down 11% (35 to 31).
About St. Bethlehem Elementary
St. Bethlehem Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school. Its address is in Clarksville, Tennessee. The latest federal count shows 498 students in pre-K through 2.
St. Bethlehem Elementary is run by Montgomery County, whose 46 schools enroll 40,243 students.
Black students are the largest group at St. Bethlehem Elementary, with 36% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 35% White, 19% Hispanic, and 9% multiracial. The school's Black share is 16 points above the 20% share among Montgomery County residents. By the diversity index, St. Bethlehem Elementary comes in at 71%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 15.8:1, with 31 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Tennessee, the typical ratio is 19.7:1.
County data help place the school in context: in Montgomery County, median household income is about $75,613, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 31% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The public schools of Montgomery County number 46 and enroll about 40,243.
The nearest public school is St. Bethlehem Early Learning Center, at less than a tenth of a mile. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Federal data place St. Bethlehem Elementary in the City: Mid-size locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
The student count changed little between 2017-18 (497) and 2023-24 (498). White students went from 43% of enrollment in 2017-18 to 35% in 2023-24. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 14.2:1 in 2017-18 to 16.1:1 in 2023-24.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
234,153
Census ACS
Median income
$75,613
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
40,243 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Montgomery County
- West Creek HighHigh · 1,600 students
- Clarksville HighHigh · 1,530 students
- Rossview HighHigh · 1,529 students
- Northwest HighHigh · 1,441 students
- Northeast HighHigh · 1,335 students
- Kirkwood HighHigh · 1,293 students
Other schools in Clarksville
- West Creek HighHigh · 1,600 students
- Clarksville HighHigh · 1,530 students
- Rossview HighHigh · 1,529 students
- Northwest HighHigh · 1,441 students
- Northeast HighHigh · 1,335 students
- Kirkwood HighHigh · 1,293 students
Nearby schools
- St. Bethlehem Early Learning Center0.0 mi · 216
- Glenellen Elementary2.2 mi · 1,143
- Rossview Middle2.5 mi · 1,076
- Rossview Elementary2.5 mi · 1,188
- Rossview High2.7 mi · 1,529
- Northeast Middle2.9 mi · 1,074
Frequently asked questions
About St. Bethlehem ElementaryHow many students attend St. Bethlehem Elementary?
St. Bethlehem Elementary enrolls approximately 498 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does St. Bethlehem Elementary serve?
St. Bethlehem Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does St. Bethlehem Elementary have?
St. Bethlehem Elementary employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.
How diverse is St. Bethlehem Elementary?
St. Bethlehem Elementary reports a student body of 35% White, 19% Hispanic, 36% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is St. Bethlehem Elementary in?
St. Bethlehem Elementary is part of Montgomery County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.