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Bessemer City Primary

1320 North 12th Street
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bessemer City Primary serves 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Bessemer City Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bessemer City Primary's student population of 446 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Bessemer City Primary is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
21%
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Black
23%
25%
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White
42%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Bessemer City Primary and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bessemer City Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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What schools are Bessemer City Primary often compared to?
Bessemer City Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Bessemer City Central Elementary School, Tryon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bessemer City Primary?
446 students attend Bessemer City Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bessemer City Primary students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessemer City Primary?
Bessemer City Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bessemer City Primary offer ?
Bessemer City Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bessemer City Primary part of?
Bessemer City Primary is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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