Bessemer City Primary

1320 North 12th Street
Bessemer City, NC 28016

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/bcprimary

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

445

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bessemer City Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	103
Black	89
Asian	3
Two or More	50

White
200 (44.9 %)
Hispanic
103 (23.1 %)
Black
89 (20.0 %)
Two or More
50 (11.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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)836-9109
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/bcprimary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
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

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 120