BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bethel Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Watauga County Schools school district, located in Sugar Grove, NC with about 152 students offering grade levels from 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 17 teachers, Bethel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Sugar Grove, North Carolina. Part of the Watauga County School District, it serves students in the surrounding area by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and community involvement. The school is known for its relatively small, close-knit environment, which allows for a more personalized approach to teaching and fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and local families.
Reflecting the character of the Watauga County region, Bethel Elementary emphasizes both traditional curriculum standards and the values of its mountain community. The school works to integrate technology and collaborative learning into the classroom while maintaining a focus on character development. As a cornerstone of the Sugar Grove area, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into the broader Watauga County school system.
For more information, contact Bethel Elementary at (828) 297-2240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sugar Grove, NC 28679-9720
(828) 297-2240
http://w.watauga.k12.nc.us/be
BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sugar Grove, NC with about 152 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Watauga County Schools
- Total Students:
- 152
- Teachers:
- 17.5
- 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 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 152 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.