CALYPSO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Calypso El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bethlehem Area SD school district, located in Bethlehem, PA with about 243 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, Calypso El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Calypso Elementary School is a public school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Bethlehem Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population in a collaborative community setting.

As part of the larger Bethlehem Area School District, Calypso Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, technological initiatives, and standardized curriculum goals. The school places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, encouraging active parent involvement to strengthen the educational experience. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices, Calypso Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests and achieve their academic potential.

For more information, contact Calypso El Sch at (610) 691-0152 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1021 Calypso Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5005
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CALYPSO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bethlehem, PA with about 243 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bethlehem Area SD
Total Students:
243
Teachers:
19.9
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 243 students

White
43.6%
Hispanic/Latino
40.3%
Black or African American
11.9%
Asian
2.1%
Two or more races
2.1%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.