Calypso El Sch

www.beth.k12.pa.us

222 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Calypso Elementary School is a public school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Bethlehem Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population in a collaborative community setting.

As part of the larger Bethlehem Area School District, Calypso Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, technological initiatives, and standardized curriculum goals. The school places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, encouraging active parent involvement to strengthen the educational experience. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices, Calypso Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests and achieve their academic potential.

222

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calypso El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	92
Black	22
Asian	8
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
98 (44.1%)
Hispanic
92 (41.4%)
Black
22 (9.9%)
Asian
8 (3.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Bethlehem Area SD
Phone:	(610)691-0152
Website:	http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 37