BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bethlehem Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Barrow County school district, located in Bethlehem, GA with about 763 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 51 teachers, Bethlehem Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Bethlehem Elementary School, located in the growing community of Bethlehem, Georgia, operates as part of the Barrow County School System. Serving students in the local area, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a district that emphasizes growth and community engagement, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and character development. By leveraging the resources of the Barrow County School District, Bethlehem Elementary integrates modern educational practices with a traditional focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. The surrounding community plays an active role in the school's culture, with an emphasis on collaboration between educators, families, and students to ensure a safe, inclusive, and effective educational journey for every child.

For more information, contact Bethlehem Elementary School at (770) 867-2238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

47 McElhannon Rd SW
Bethlehem, GA 30620
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BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bethlehem, GA with about 763 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Barrow County
Total Students:
763
Teachers:
51.5
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 763 students

White
60.9%
Hispanic/Latino
21.1%
Black or African American
10.1%
Asian
4.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.