Bethune K-8

6835 Benjamin Holt Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114

www.bethune.sandiegounified.org/

520 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bethune K-8, located in the Encanto neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school within the San Diego Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster both personal growth and scholastic achievement. The school’s curriculum is structured to provide a continuous educational experience, allowing students to build long-term relationships with staff and peers as they transition from their primary to middle school years.

The campus is dedicated to preparing students for high school success by balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. As part of a large urban district, Bethune K-8 focuses on inclusive practices, often utilizing modern digital resources and community-based programs to engage students. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or the current academic calendar can find comprehensive information, including contact details and mission statements, on the official school website at http://www.sandi.net/bethune.

520

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethune K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	121
Black	26
Asian	308
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
308 (59.2%)
Hispanic
121 (23.3%)
Two or More
52 (10.0%)
Black
26 (5.0%)
White
8 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)860-5800
Website:	http://www.bethune.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	124

* 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 52

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 77