Grafton Bethel Elementary

653 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grafton Bethel Elementary School, located in Grafton, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local York County School Division. Situated at 410 Lakeside Drive, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and the active role of its faculty in tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning needs. By utilizing modern pedagogical tools and maintaining a focus on character education, Grafton Bethel strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. As part of the broader York County school system, it benefits from district-wide resources and high standards of excellence, making it a pivotal institution for families in the Grafton area seeking a stable and effective educational foundation for their children.

653

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grafton Bethel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	78
Black	62
Asian	41
Two or More	89
Pacific Islander	1

White
382 (58.5%)
Two or More
89 (13.6%)
Hispanic
78 (11.9%)
Black
62 (9.5%)
Asian
41 (6.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	York County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)898-0350
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 94

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 132