Overview
Bethel Grade School is a public primary in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The school enrolls 154 students. It is part of the Bethel SD 82 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictBethel SD 82
County17081
CityMount Vernon
ZIP62864
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170618000305
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment154
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native81.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)