W B BEAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

W B Beam Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Cherryville, NC with about 193 students offering grade levels from 4th 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 9 teachers, W B Beam Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

W.B. Beam Intermediate School, located in Cherryville, North Carolina, is a key component of the Gaston County School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels (typically grades 3–5), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and preparing students for the transition to middle school, the faculty aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Cherryville, maintaining a close partnership with parents and local stakeholders to support student success. Through its official website, the school provides resources for families, including information on academic curricula, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to the Gaston County Schools mission, W.B. Beam Intermediate emphasizes both excellence in the classroom and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact W B Beam Intermediate School at (704) 836-9114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 East First Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
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W B BEAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cherryville, NC with about 193 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
193
Teachers:
9.75
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
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 193 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W B BEAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.3%
Black or African American
13.0%
Hispanic/Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.5%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.