Bethune Elementary School
Bethune Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Atlanta Public Schools
Bethune Elementary School is located in Atlanta, GA and is one of 67 elementary schools in Atlanta Public Schools. It is a public school that serves 334 students in grades K-5.
Bethune Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bethune Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bethune Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bethune Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Bethune Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bethune Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bethune Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bethune Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 334
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bethune Elementary School had 99% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
98%
Hispanic
1%
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Atlanta Public Schools District Spending
$13,933Per Pupil
The Atlanta Public Schools spends $13,933 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 50% on instruction, 47% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Atlanta Public Schools District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Bethune Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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