Bethlehem Elementary School

www.ctreg14.org/BES/bschool.htm

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethlehem Elementary School (BES) is a core component of the Region 14 School District, serving students in the small, historic town of Bethlehem, Connecticut. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character. By focusing on fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grades of the district.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bethlehem Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active involvement from parents and local residents to create a collaborative atmosphere that reflects the tight-knit nature of the surrounding community. Through a variety of programs, enrichment activities, and a commitment to inclusive education, BES strives to create a nurturing space where students feel safe to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build meaningful relationships with their peers and teachers.

281

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethlehem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	30
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
231 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
30 (10.7 %)
Two or More
10 (3.6 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Regional School District 14
Phone:	(203)266-7506
Website:	http://www.ctreg14.org/BES/bschool.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 31

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 39