BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2201 SW MATHESON AVE
PALM CITY, FL 34990

562 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

562

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	76
Black	4
Asian	16
Two or More	26

White
440 (78.3 %)
Hispanic
76 (13.5 %)
Two or More
26 (4.6 %)
Asian
16 (2.8 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARTIN
Phone:	(772)219-1500
Website:	http://martinschools.org/o/bces
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 106

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	45.9%
Male	304	54.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th