Mary Mcleod Bethune School

bethune.phxschools.org

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mary McLeod Bethune School, located in the central Phoenix area, is a K-8 institution serving the Phoenix Elementary School District. Named after the renowned educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune, the school reflects a commitment to academic excellence and student empowerment. It provides a foundational learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development, catering to a diverse student population within the heart of Phoenix.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a well-rounded curriculum. By focusing on the values championed by its namesake, the school strives to instill a strong sense of purpose and intellectual curiosity in its scholars. For families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs, the official district website at [phxschools.org/bethune](http://www.phxschools.org/bethune) serves as the primary resource for current information and administrative updates.

370

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Mcleod Bethune School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	276
Black	61
Asian	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	9

Hispanic
276 (74.6 %)
Black
61 (16.5 %)
White
14 (3.8 %)
American Indian
9 (2.4 %)
Two or More
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phone:	(602)257-3830
Website:	http://bethune.phxschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 2

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 44