New Bethel Elementary School

www.colbert.k12.al.us

163 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

New Bethel Elementary School, located at 900 New Bethel School Rd in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Colbert County School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Tuscumbia community to provide a well-rounded elementary education that prepares students for their future academic transitions.

Beyond its core curriculum, New Bethel Elementary focuses on creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Colbert County School System, the school leverages district-wide resources and standards to maintain educational quality. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding the school can find comprehensive information through the official Colbert County Schools website at http://www.colbert.k12.al.us.

163

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Bethel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	2

White
154 (94.5 %)
Black
3 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colbert County
Phone:	(256)383-6471
Website:	http://www.colbert.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 12