Bethlehem Elementary School

bethlehem.ohio.k12.wv.us/

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethlehem Elementary School, located at 22 Chapel Road in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Ohio County Schools district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the early grades, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive social environment. The school typically focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families to encourage both intellectual development and character building.

Being part of the Ohio County school system, Bethlehem Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining high standards for student achievement. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families. By balancing traditional teaching methods with modern educational tools, Bethlehem Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

125

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethlehem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Black	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
115 (92.0%)
Two or More
8 (6.4%)
Black
1 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

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:	Ohio County Schools
Phone:	(304)243-0350
Website:	http://bethlehem.ohio.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 15

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 12