Bethany Community School

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bethany Community School, located at 44 Peck Road in Bethany, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational institution for the town’s pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students. As the sole elementary school in the Bethany Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a high value on maintaining a nurturing, small-town learning environment. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional development of its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, actively encouraging partnerships between staff, families, and the wider Bethany community to support student success. Beyond core academics, Bethany Community School offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities aimed at enriching the student experience and cultivating a well-rounded character. With its focus on personalized instruction and community engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is challenged and supported in their educational journey.

429

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethany Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	37
Black	10
Asian	36
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
338 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
37 (8.6 %)
Asian
36 (8.4 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bethany School District
Phone:	(203)393-3350
Website:	http://www.bethany-ed.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 26

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 47