BESSEMER CITY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bessemer City Central Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Bessemer City, NC with about 442 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Bessemer City Central Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Bessemer City Central Elementary School is a public school located in Bessemer City, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Gaston County Schools district. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Gaston County school system, the staff works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in higher grade levels.
Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. Located on Puett's Chapel Road, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning atmosphere for its diverse student body. Families looking for more specific information regarding school initiatives, upcoming events, or contact details can visit their official district page at http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/bccentral.
For more information, contact Bessemer City Central Elem at (704) 836-9108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9108
BESSEMER CITY CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bessemer City, NC with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gaston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 442
- Teachers:
- 25.15
- 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 schoolwide school
- 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 442 students
- White
- 49.3%
- Black or African American
- 30.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 42.8%
- Male
- 57.2%
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.