Bessemer City Central Elem

1400 Puett's Chapel Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/bccentral

407 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

407

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bessemer City Central Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	80
Black	102
Asian	1
Two or More	30

White
194 (47.7 %)
Black
102 (25.1 %)
Hispanic
80 (19.7 %)
Two or More
30 (7.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9108
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/bccentral
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 159