Bethel Elementary

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/bethel

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethel Elementary School, located in the rural community of Midland, North Carolina, is a key part of the Cabarrus County Schools district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. Its location on Midland Road places it at the heart of the local area, allowing it to serve as a central hub for families and neighborhood engagement.

Academically, Bethel Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student development through extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. As part of a growing school district, the school works to balance traditional teaching methods with modern educational standards, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment details, the school maintains an official presence on the Cabarrus County Schools website.

609

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	109
Black	93
Asian	17
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
364 (59.8 %)
Hispanic
109 (17.9 %)
Black
93 (15.3 %)
Two or More
24 (3.9 %)
Asian
17 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-6070
Website:	http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/bethel
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 101