MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE EL

www.dallasisd.org/bethune

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Named in honor of the renowned civil rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and community development. It serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational education that focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Dallas ISD, the school benefits from the district's broader resources, including standardized curriculum frameworks and various support programs designed to foster an inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes family and community engagement, encouraging parents to take an active role in their children's education. By maintaining high expectations and fostering a supportive culture, Bethune Elementary aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens in their community.

565

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	515
Black	23
Asian	8
American Indian	5

Hispanic
515 (91.2 %)
Black
23 (4.1 %)
White
14 (2.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)502-1300
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/bethune
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 58

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 77