BETHUNE ELEMENTARY

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethune Community School, located in the Northside neighborhood of Minneapolis, serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in culturally responsive teaching. By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Bethune aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bethune Community School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school actively works to build partnerships with families and local organizations to enrich the educational experience. Through a focus on equity, high expectations, and personalized attention, the staff at Bethune strive to ensure that every student has the tools and confidence necessary to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

276

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BETHUNE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	19
Black	199
Asian	7
Two or More	16
American Indian	5

Black
199 (72.1 %)
White
30 (10.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.9 %)
Two or More
16 (5.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.8 %)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-2550
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 30

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 46