BETHEL GRADE SCHOOL
Bethel Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bethel SD 82 school district, located in Mount Vernon, IL with about 188 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 11 teachers, Bethel Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Bethel Grade School, located at 1201 Bethel Rd in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public grade school, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to reach their full potential.
The school is deeply integrated into the Mount Vernon area, acting as a central hub for families and neighborhood children. Beyond its academic programs, Bethel Grade School focuses on character building and community engagement, striving to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the future success of its students within the Jefferson County region.
For more information, contact Bethel Grade School at (618) 244-8095 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mount Vernon, IL 62864-7231
(618) 244-8095
BETHEL GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mount Vernon, IL with about 188 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bethel SD 82
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 11.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BETHEL GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.1%
- Black or African American
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Female
- 53.7%
- Male
- 46.3%
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.