Bethel Springs Elementary

McNairy County
4733 Main
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
440 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Bethel Springs Elementary is a public school located in the small town of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, serving as part of the McNairy County School District. As a foundational educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal development. The school’s rural setting allows for a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to foster student success.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards set forth by the McNairy County School District, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond. In addition to core subjects, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives and community-based events that help enrich the student experience. By maintaining its official website, the school provides a centralized hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, calendars, and educational resources, ensuring clear communication within the Bethel Springs community.
440
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    406 (92.3 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.0 %)
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: McNairy County
Phone: (731)934-7288
Website: http://bes.mcnairycountyschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 48
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Selmer Elementary
McNairy County
524 Students
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375 (5.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th