BESSEMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bessemer Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 458 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 28 teachers, Bessemer Elementary 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 Elementary School, located on Huffine Mill Road in Greensboro, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a structured and supportive educational environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing district-aligned curricula and fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and the community, Bessemer Elementary aims to equip students with the essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills necessary for their future success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond core academic instruction, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through various school-wide initiatives and programs, Bessemer fosters a culture of inclusivity and engagement, encouraging students to take pride in their work and their community. As a public elementary school, it remains dedicated to closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every child has access to the resources and personalized attention required to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.
For more information, contact Bessemer Elementary at (336) 375-2585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Greensboro, NC 27405-6200
(336) 375-2585
BESSEMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greensboro, NC with about 458 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Guilford County Schools
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 28.8
- 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 458 students
- Black or African American
- 68.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.8%
- White
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.