Bethlehem Elementary School

www.barrow.k12.ga.us

850 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

850

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethlehem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	198
Black	76
Asian	39
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

White
487 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
198 (23.3 %)
Black
76 (8.9 %)
Two or More
48 (5.6 %)
Asian
39 (4.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)867-2238
Website:	http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 94

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bethlehem Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	94
Kindergarten	111
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bethlehem Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	427	50.2%
Male	423	49.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th