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Bessemer City Central Elementary School

Bessemer City Central Elementary School is a public primary school in Bessemer City, NC, serving grades 3–5, rated D, with 392 students and a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
3–5
Enrollment
392
Students per teacher
16.1:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White41%
Hispanic25%
Black24%
Two or more races10%
Asian1%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-12.9%
Prior-year enrollment
450

School details

Address
1400 Puetts Chapel Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Phone
(704) 836-9108
Website
gaston.k12.nc.us
Setting
Suburb - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
370162000667
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School district

Gaston County Schools

District rating
C+
Schools
56
Students
30,995
Spending per student
$11,059
Teachers (FTE)
1,948
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Bessemer City Central Elementary School

How is Bessemer City Central Elementary School rated?

Bessemer City Central Elementary School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Gaston County Schools is rated C+ overall.

What grades does Bessemer City Central Elementary School serve?

Bessemer City Central Elementary School serves grades 3–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Bessemer City Central Elementary School?

392 students attend Bessemer City Central Elementary School, down from 450 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

Which school district is Bessemer City Central Elementary School in?

Bessemer City Central Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools, which reports 56 schools, 30,995 students and $11,059 of spending per student.