H H BEAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

H H Beam Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Gastonia, NC with about 723 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 39 teachers, H H Beam Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

H.H. Beam Elementary School, located at 200 Davis Park Road in Gastonia, North Carolina, is part of the Gaston County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the Gastonia area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide a curriculum that meets state standards while engaging students through various educational initiatives designed to prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its core instructional programs, H.H. Beam Elementary acts as an active hub for its local community. The school emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and maintains a strong commitment to creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By leveraging the resources provided by the Gaston County school system and fostering partnerships with families, H.H. Beam aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and character traits necessary to thrive as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact H H Beam Elementary at (704) 866-6618 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Davis Park Road
Gastonia, NC 28052-6200
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H H BEAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gastonia, NC with about 723 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
723
Teachers:
39.5
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 723 students

White
34.7%
Black or African American
33.1%
Hispanic/Latino
25.3%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.