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Bethel School District

Connecticut · Public School District
5
Schools
3,184
Students
$23,205
Per-Pupil Spend
+62% nat'l
29.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bethel School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 3,184 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,205 is above average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anna H. Rockwell SchoolKG–02287
Frank A. Berry SchoolPK–02388
Ralph M. T. Johnson School03–05682
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bethel Middle School06–08764
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bethel High School09–121,063
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,205+62% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
68%
State
26.0%
Local (property tax)
67.7%
Federal
6.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,184
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,205 per pupil — 62% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bethel School District?
Bethel School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,184 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bethel School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bethel School District spend per student?
Bethel School District spends $23,205 per pupil — 62% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bethel School District?
29% of students in Bethel School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bethel School District?
No, Bethel School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bethel School District serve?
Bethel School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bethel School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bethel School District is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.