Bethesda Elementary

2009 S Miami Boulevard
Durham, NC 27703

www.bethesda.dpsnc.net/

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethesda Elementary School, located on South Miami Boulevard in Durham, North Carolina, is a key component of the Durham Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that serves a diverse student population. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, Bethesda emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships between students, teachers, and families to create a vibrant school community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous state standards while incorporating modern teaching strategies that encourage critical thinking and collaboration. In addition to core subjects, Bethesda Elementary often highlights the value of well-rounded development, providing resources and programming that support student wellbeing. By leveraging its location within the Durham community, the school works to prepare its students for future academic success and to help them become engaged, responsible citizens.

617

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethesda Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	227
Black	295
Asian	17
Two or More	41

Black
295 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
227 (36.8 %)
Two or More
41 (6.6 %)
White
37 (6.0 %)
Asian
17 (2.8 %)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3904
Website:	http://www.bethesda.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 99