BETHESDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bethesda Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waukesha School District school district, located in Waukesha, WI with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Bethesda Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Bethesda Elementary School, located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the School District of Waukesha. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of a larger district-wide system, Bethesda utilizes a standards-based curriculum designed to prepare students for success at the middle school level and beyond, while fostering strong community ties through active family engagement.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Bethesda Elementary is known for prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates social-emotional learning with core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The school benefits from its location in Waukesha, allowing it to leverage district resources and technology to enhance classroom instruction. By maintaining a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and administrators, Bethesda strives to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and structured setting.
For more information, contact Bethesda Elementary at (262) 970-1305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waukesha, WI 53188-4599
(262) 970-1305
http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us
BETHESDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waukesha, WI with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waukesha School District
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 34.47
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 519 students
- White
- 61.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 55.9%
- Male
- 44.1%
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.