DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY

mmbe.palmbeachschools.org

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

540

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	19
Black	486
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
486 (90.0 %)
White
28 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)882-7600
Website:	http://mmbe.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 40

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	43.3%
Male	306	56.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)