Bethune Public Schools

Bethune School District No. R- 5
145 WEST 3RD
BETHUNE, CO 80805
108 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Based on the provided address, **Bethune Public Schools (School District R-5)** is a small, rural K-12 educational institution located in the town of Bethune, Colorado, within Kit Carson County. As a consolidated school district, it serves the local agricultural community and is known for its tight-knit environment. Because of its size, the district typically maintains small class sizes, which allows for a more personalized approach to instruction and a strong sense of school spirit among students and staff.

The school functions as the heart of the Bethune community, providing essential educational services to students from kindergarten through high school graduation. Like many rural Colorado districts, Bethune Public Schools focuses on preparing students for future success through a blend of core academic requirements, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. Its location in the high plains region emphasizes the district’s role in supporting families throughout the surrounding rural area, maintaining a tradition of accessibility and individualized attention for every student.
108
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (52.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    47 (43.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bethune School District No. R- 5
Phone: (719)346-7513
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 7
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio