MARY M BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary M. Bethune Elementary School, located at 2400 Meade St. in Hollywood, Florida, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the Hollywood area, the school is named in honor of Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator, civil rights activist, and advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose legacy emphasizes the school’s commitment to academic empowerment and community service.

As part of the Broward County school system, Bethune Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that aligns with state standards. The school emphasizes early childhood development, core literacy, and numeracy skills, while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding educational resources through the official Broward County Public Schools website.

319

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY M BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	70
Black	221
Asian	2
Two or More	12

Black
221 (69.3%)
Hispanic
70 (21.9%)
White
14 (4.4%)
Two or More
12 (3.8%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)323-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARY M BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARY M BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	54.9%
Male	144	45.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)