Bethesda Elementary

www.waukesha.k12.wi.us

436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

436

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethesda Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	163
Black	18
Asian	7
Two or More	11

White
237 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
163 (37.4 %)
Black
18 (4.1 %)
Two or More
11 (2.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)

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:	Waukesha School District
Phone:	(262)970-1305
Website:	http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 50

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 61