Bethlehem Elementary School

1000 Academic Pkwy
Locust Grove, GA 30248

www.henry.k12.ga.us/be

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethlehem Elementary School, located in Locust Grove, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Henry County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, Bethlehem Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Locust Grove community, promoting strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, the school emphasizes a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and civic responsibility. As part of the broader Henry County school system, Bethlehem Elementary utilizes modern educational resources and data-driven instruction to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving academic landscape.

474

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethlehem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	41
Black	352
Asian	16
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Black
352 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
41 (8.6 %)
White
36 (7.6 %)
Two or More
28 (5.9 %)
Asian
16 (3.4 %)
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:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)288-8571
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/be
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 4

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bethlehem Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bethlehem Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	44.7%
Male	262	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)