BETHUNE MARY M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BETHUNE MARY M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWARD school district, located in HOLLYWOOD, FL with about 523 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, BETHUNE MARY M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mary M. Bethune Elementary School, located at 2400 Meade St. in Hollywood, Florida, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the Hollywood area, the school is named in honor of Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator, civil rights activist, and advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose legacy emphasizes the school’s commitment to academic empowerment and community service.

As part of the Broward County school system, Bethune Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that aligns with state standards. The school emphasizes early childhood development, core literacy, and numeracy skills, while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding educational resources through the official Broward County Public Schools website.

For more information, contact BETHUNE MARY M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (754) 323-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2400 MEADE ST
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020-1246
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BETHUNE MARY M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOLLYWOOD, FL with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
BROWARD
Total Students:
523
Teachers:
39
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 523 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BETHUNE MARY M ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.9%
White
5.0%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
55.3%
Male
44.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.