Bethel El Sch

8390 Lancaster Ave
Bethel, PA 19507

www.tulpehocken.org

286 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bethel Elementary School is a public school located in Bethel, Pennsylvania, serving students as part of the Tulpehocken Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the Tulpehocken district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition to the middle and high school levels.

Beyond core academics, Bethel Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child," often integrating programs that encourage social-emotional growth, physical education, and community engagement. The school serves as a central hub for families in the rural Bethel area, maintaining close ties with the district’s central administration to provide resources and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, calendar dates, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information through the official Tulpehocken Area School District website.

286

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	38
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	6

White
234 (81.8%)
Hispanic
38 (13.3%)
Black
6 (2.1%)
Two or More
6 (2.1%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tulpehocken Area SD
Phone:	(717)933-4131
Website:	http://www.tulpehocken.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 39