Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethesda Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethesda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bethesda Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Bethesda Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethesda Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
73%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethesda Elementary School's ranking?
Bethesda Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Bethesda Elementary School often compared to?
Bethesda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bethesda Elementary School?
545 students attend Bethesda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bethesda Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethesda Elementary School?
Bethesda Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethesda Elementary School offer ?
Bethesda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethesda Elementary School part of?
Bethesda Elementary School is part of Williamson County School District.
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