Bethel Grade School

www.bethelgradeschool.org/

154 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bethel Grade School, located at 1201 Bethel Rd in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public grade school, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to reach their full potential.

The school is deeply integrated into the Mount Vernon area, acting as a central hub for families and neighborhood children. Beyond its academic programs, Bethel Grade School focuses on character building and community engagement, striving to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the institution plays a vital role in shaping the future success of its students within the Jefferson County region.

154

Total Students

13.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Two or More	6

White
130 (84.4%)
Hispanic
14 (9.1%)
Two or More
6 (3.9%)
Black
4 (2.6%)

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:	Bethel SD 82
Phone:	(618)244-8095
Website:	http://www.bethelgradeschool.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 4

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 15