Bethesda Elementary School

525 Bethesda School Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044

(770)921-2000

www.gcpsk12.org/BethesdaES

1,083 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethesda Elementary School, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, serves a diverse student population within the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. As a community-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the district while utilizing modern instructional practices to engage students across various grade levels.

Beyond the classroom, Bethesda Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and parental partnership to support student success. The campus offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing the social-emotional well-being of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for middle school and beyond. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, Bethesda strives to create a supportive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

1,083

Total Students

81.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethesda Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	741
Black	169
Asian	93
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
741 (68.4%)
Black
169 (15.6%)
Asian
93 (8.6%)
White
43 (4.0%)
Two or More
33 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)921-2000
Website:	http://www.gcpsk12.org/BethesdaES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,083
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	747
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	142

* 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 3

Kindergarten 182

Grade 1 178

Grade 2 184

Grade 3 189

Grade 4 170

Grade 5 177

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bethesda Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	182
Grade 1	178
Grade 2	184
Grade 3	189
Grade 4	170
Grade 5	177

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bethesda Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	538	49.7%
Male	545	50.3%

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