DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in RIVIERA BEACH, FL with about 577 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 42 teachers, DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY 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.
DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY School, located in Riviera Beach, Florida, is a public institution operating within the School District of Palm Beach County. Named in honor of the renowned educator and civil rights leader Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, the school reflects a commitment to academic achievement and community engagement. It serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering character development and personal growth.
The school is structured to meet the needs of elementary-aged children, typically offering programs that range from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. By maintaining a focus on literacy, mathematics, and social development, Bethune Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to create a supportive learning culture that encourages students to embody the legacy of its namesake by striving for excellence and social responsibility.
For more information, contact DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY at (561) 882-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404-6513
(561) 882-7600
DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RIVIERA BEACH, FL with about 577 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- PALM BEACH
- Total Students:
- 577
- Teachers:
- 42
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 577 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- White
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
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.