Bethlehem Elementary

www.alexander.k12.nc.us/bethlehem

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

458

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethlehem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	42
Black	11
Asian	20
Two or More	18

White
367 (80.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.2 %)
Asian
20 (4.4 %)
Two or More
18 (3.9 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)

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:	Alexander County Schools
Phone:	(828)495-8198
Website:	http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/bethlehem
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 77