Bethune School District No. R- 5

Located at 145 West 3rd Avenue in Bethune, Colorado, Bethune School District No. R-5 offers an inclusive educational program grounded in a close-knit, rural remote community setting. As an active, traditional public school district operating a single central campus, Bethune serves learners across the complete academic continuum, spanning from prekindergarten through the twelfth grade. This unified educational model allows students to complete their foundational and secondary schooling under one roof, fostering strong community bonds and consistent academic development throughout their educational journey.

The district delivers a remarkably tailored learning experience for a compact student body of 99 pupils, serving a diverse student population composed predominantly of Hispanic and White youth alongside multi-racial peers. A defining strength of the district is its exceptional staffing ratio relative to enrollment. Supported by approximately 25 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly seven instructional aides, and 26 dedicated support personnel—bringing the total staff to nearly 58 full-time equivalents—Bethune provides an unusually high degree of individualized instruction and student guidance. This robust support system ensures that every student receives the focused attention necessary to thrive from early childhood through high school graduation.