Bethel-Hanberry Elementary

711 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School is a public school located in the growing community of Blythewood, South Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Richland School District Two, the school is situated in a suburban setting that emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community to foster student growth. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where academic development is balanced with social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in their future schooling.

In addition to its core curriculum, Bethel-Hanberry focuses on building a strong school culture that encourages student engagement through various activities and programs. The faculty emphasizes differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population, ensuring that learners at all levels are challenged and supported. By maintaining a focus on character education and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens within a safe and structured educational setting.

711

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	66
Black	430
Asian	12
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

Black
430 (60.5%)
White
147 (20.7%)
Hispanic
66 (9.3%)
Two or More
55 (7.7%)
Asian
12 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Richland 02
Phone:	(803)691-6880
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 53

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	46.6%
Male	380	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)