Bethel Elementary

138 Bethel School Rd
Sugar Grove, NC 28679

w.watauga.k12.nc.us/be

128 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bethel Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Sugar Grove, North Carolina. Part of the Watauga County School District, it serves students in the surrounding area by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and community involvement. The school is known for its relatively small, close-knit environment, which allows for a more personalized approach to teaching and fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and local families.

Reflecting the character of the Watauga County region, Bethel Elementary emphasizes both traditional curriculum standards and the values of its mountain community. The school works to integrate technology and collaborative learning into the classroom while maintaining a focus on character development. As a cornerstone of the Sugar Grove area, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into the broader Watauga County school system.

128

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	4
Two or More	9

White
115 (89.8%)
Two or More
9 (7.0%)
Hispanic
4 (3.1%)

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:	Watauga County Schools
Phone:	(828)297-2240
Website:	http://w.watauga.k12.nc.us/be
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 8

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 16