Bethel Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Bethel Christian School was founded by the church to provide a quality education for African-American children within a Christian environment. The school is designed to provide an atmosphere where all children may grow and develop academically and spiritually. It provides a balanced and challenging state-approved curriculum for children grades Pre-K through 5. Bethel Christian School is located at 505 West Lanvale Street, Baltimore, MD, right across the street from the church. The school opened its doors in 1983 to children from kindergarten through 2nd grade. The school was named the Alphonso A. McLauren Academy of Learning after Brother Alphonso McLauren, who faithfully served as the church treasurer for more than forty years. The building, which currently houses the Bethel Christian School, is the original building. The school's pre-kindergarten class has a maximum of 13 children. Kindergarten through 5th grade have a maximum of 15 students each. Before and after school care is available....
School Overview:
Bethel Christian School |
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 5 | |
| County | Baltimore City County, MD | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 35 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 100% | 32% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 7 students | ||
| Kind - 6 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 179 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Bethel Christian School was founded by the church to provide a quality education for African-American children within a Christian environment. The school is designed to provide an atmosphere where all children may grow and develop academically and spiritually. It provides a balanced and challenging state-approved curriculum for children grades Pre-K through 5. Bethel Christian School is located at 505 West Lanvale Street, Baltimore, MD, right across the street from the church. The school opened its doors in 1983 to children from kindergarten through 2nd grade. The school was named the Alphonso A. McLauren Academy of Learning after Brother Alphonso McLauren, who faithfully served as the church treasurer for more than forty years. The building, which currently houses the Bethel Christian School, is the original building. The school's pre-kindergarten class has a maximum of 13 children. Kindergarten through 5th grade have a maximum of 15 students each. Before and after school care is available.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (21217) | School Zip (21217) |
(MD) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 41,636 people | 5,296,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 17% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $20,637 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 40 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (21217) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 30% / 70% | 65% / 35% |
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