Bethlehem Elementary School

www.barrow.k12.ga.us

641 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethlehem Elementary School, located in the growing community of Bethlehem, Georgia, operates as part of the Barrow County School System. Serving students in the local area, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a district that emphasizes growth and community engagement, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and character development. By leveraging the resources of the Barrow County School District, Bethlehem Elementary integrates modern educational practices with a traditional focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. The surrounding community plays an active role in the school's culture, with an emphasis on collaboration between educators, families, and students to ensure a safe, inclusive, and effective educational journey for every child.

641

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethlehem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	172
Black	88
Asian	35
Two or More	28

White
318 (49.6%)
Hispanic
172 (26.8%)
Black
88 (13.7%)
Asian
35 (5.5%)
Two or More
28 (4.4%)

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:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)867-2238
Website:	http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 58

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 92