Bethany Elementary School

(503)356-2030

bethany.beaverton.k12.or.us

429 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bethany Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the Bethany neighborhood of Beaverton, Oregon, serving students within the Beaverton School District. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and fostering a supportive community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty, active parent-teacher involvement, and commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment where students can thrive both intellectually and socially.

As part of the Beaverton School District, Bethany Elementary benefits from a robust set of resources and programs designed to meet the varying needs of its students, including opportunities for enrichment and academic support. The school places a high priority on character development and student engagement, frequently utilizing the surrounding suburban community to enhance the learning experience. With its emphasis on collaboration and high educational standards, Bethany Elementary remains a highly sought-after school for families living in the Portland metropolitan area who value strong public education and community-oriented learning.

429

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethany Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	55
Black	8
Asian	96
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	3

White
222 (51.7 %)
Asian
96 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
55 (12.8 %)
Two or More
45 (10.5 %)
Black
8 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Beaverton SD 48J
Phone:	(503)356-2030
Website:	http://bethany.beaverton.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
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 66

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 77