Bethel Memorial El Sch

www.bpsd.org

348 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bethel Memorial Elementary School is a public school located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and serves as a vital component of the Bethel Park School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while encouraging them to become responsible members of their local community.

Beyond its core educational offerings, Bethel Memorial emphasizes the importance of community and partnership between educators, students, and families. The school benefits from the resources and administrative support of the Bethel Park School District, ensuring that students have access to well-rounded educational programs and modern facilities. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs, the district’s website at http://www.bpsd.org serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community engagement.

348

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel Memorial El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	11
Black	5
Asian	27
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
280 (80.5 %)
Asian
27 (7.8 %)
Two or More
24 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.2 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bethel Park SD
Phone:	(412)854-8506
Website:	http://www.bpsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 77

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 56