Bostian Elementary

4245 Old Beatty Ford Rd
China Grove, NC 28023

bes.rss.k12.nc.us

333 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bostian Elementary School, located in China Grove, North Carolina, serves as a public elementary institution within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Situated on Old Beatty Ford Road, the school acts as a cornerstone for its local community, fostering a learning environment focused on the academic and social development of its students. As part of a district known for its emphasis on innovation and personalized learning, Bostian Elementary provides a standard elementary curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, often utilizing the resources and academic frameworks provided by the Rowan-Salisbury district to enhance classroom instruction. Families and community members often engage with the school through various parent-teacher initiatives and school-sponsored events, which help maintain a close-knit atmosphere. Those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies can access their official website at http://bes.rss.k12.nc.us.

333

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bostian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	34
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
277 (83.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (10.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.6 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)857-2322
Website:	http://bes.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 46