Bethel Elementary

www.bes.haywood.k12.nc.us

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bethel Elementary School, located at 4700 Old River Road in Canton, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Haywood County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal development, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a close connection to the rural character and values of the Canton area.

As part of the broader Haywood County school system, Bethel Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum that adheres to state standards while providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details. Through its focus on community engagement and student achievement, Bethel Elementary remains a cornerstone of its neighborhood, committed to nurturing the growth of every child who walks through its doors.

537

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	39
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
480 (89.4%)
Hispanic
39 (7.3%)
Two or More
15 (2.8%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	No
District:	Haywood County Schools
Phone:	(828)646-3448
Website:	http://www.bes.haywood.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	530
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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 87