Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

25390 Krameria St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92551

639 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary, located in the Moreno Valley Unified School District, serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Named in honor of the renowned civil rights activist and educator, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering academic growth and character development. The campus is designed to be a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Moreno Valley community, prioritizing strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to create a cohesive learning experience. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum supplemented by social-emotional learning, Bethune Elementary aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate an evolving world. Through its dedication to inclusivity and educational excellence, the school strives to provide equitable opportunities for every child who walks through its doors.

639

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	470
Black	101
Asian	20
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
470 (73.6%)
Black
101 (15.8%)
White
23 (3.6%)
Asian
20 (3.1%)
Two or More
18 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Val Verde Unified
Phone:	(951)490-0380
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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

Kindergarten 185

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 89