BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bethlehem Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alexander County Schools school district, located in Taylorsville, NC with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, Bethlehem Elementary 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.

Bethlehem Elementary School is a public school located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Alexander County School District. Situated along NC Highway 127, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive environment for primary-level learning. The school is committed to the academic and personal development of its students by fostering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while promoting a sense of school spirit and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Bethlehem Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental engagement and community collaboration to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes its official district website to keep families informed about school events, resources, and administrative updates. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational approach, Bethlehem Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress toward middle school and beyond, maintaining a standard of excellence that is central to the mission of the Alexander County school system.

For more information, contact Bethlehem Elementary at (828) 495-8198 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7900 NC Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681-9756
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BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Taylorsville, NC with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
446
Teachers:
25.25
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 targeted assistance 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 446 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.