BESSEMER CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Bessemer City Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Bessemer City, NC with about 480 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 29 teachers, Bessemer City Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Primary, located at 1320 North 12th Street in Bessemer City, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving the Gaston County Schools district. The school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically encompassing pre-kindergarten through second grade. As a primary school, it emphasizes early childhood development, literacy, and numeracy, striving to create a nurturing environment where young learners can build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bessemer City community and works closely with parents and local stakeholders to support student growth. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and utilizing the resources provided by the Gaston County school system, Bessemer City Primary aims to prepare its students for the transition to upper elementary grade levels. Prospective families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and contact details by visiting their official website at http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/bcprimary.

For more information, contact Bessemer City Primary at (704) 836-9109 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1320 North 12th Street
Bessemer City, NC 28016
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BESSEMER CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bessemer City, NC with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
480
Teachers:
29.35
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 480 students

White
51.0%
Black or African American
31.0%
Hispanic/Latino
14.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.