BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MARTIN school district, located in PALM CITY, FL with about 565 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the residential community of Palm City, Florida, is a highly regarded institution within the Martin County School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and character development to prepare students for future educational success.
The campus is recognized for its strong sense of community, characterized by active parent involvement and a collaborative relationship between educators and families. Beyond the classroom, Bessey Creek offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' interests in the arts, physical education, and extracurricular leadership. With a mission rooted in high expectations and inclusive instruction, the school strives to create a safe, engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (772) 219-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALM CITY, FL 34990-2792
(772) 219-1500
http://bce.sbmc.org
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PALM CITY, FL with about 565 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MARTIN
- Total Students:
- 565
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 565 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.