Frank A. Berry School

www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/frank_a__berry_school

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Frank A. Berry School, located at 200 Whittlesey Drive in Bethel, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bethel Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community involvement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to build a strong foundational education for its primary-aged students while preparing them for future success in higher grade levels.

Beyond core academic instruction, Frank A. Berry School prioritizes a collaborative culture that encourages partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. The school places a high value on inclusivity and personal development, providing various resources and initiatives to ensure that every student feels welcomed and challenged. With its focus on both excellence and character, the school remains a key pillar of the Bethel educational system, striving to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in all its attendees.

388

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank A. Berry School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	97
Black	18
Asian	35
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
214 (55.2 %)
Hispanic
97 (25.0 %)
Asian
35 (9.0 %)
Black
18 (4.6 %)
Two or More
17 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(203)794-8680
Website:	http://www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/frank_a__berry_school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 100

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 101