Ralph M. T. Johnson School

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

682 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Ralph M. T. Johnson School, located at 500 Whittlesey Drive in Bethel, Connecticut, serves as a key elementary education hub within the Bethel Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students. By emphasizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with personal development, the school aims to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning while encouraging students to become responsible members of their community.

Beyond its academic programming, the school prioritizes a collaborative culture involving staff, parents, and the broader Bethel community to enhance the overall student experience. The school’s approach typically focuses on cultivating curiosity, critical thinking, and character development through various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. As a central part of the local educational landscape, R.M.T. Johnson School strives to prepare its students for the transitions that follow in their educational journey by providing a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

682

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	180
Black	38
Asian	60
Two or More	31
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

White
358 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
180 (26.4 %)
Asian
60 (8.8 %)
Black
38 (5.6 %)
Two or More
31 (4.5 %)
American Indian
12 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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)794-8700
Website:	http://www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/r__m__t__johnson_school
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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

Grade 3 226

Grade 4 220

Grade 5 236