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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 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • 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 445 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
445 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Bessemer City Primary is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bessemer City Primary and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bessemer City Primary and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bessemer City Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bessemer City Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bessemer City Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bessemer City Primary and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bessemer City Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bessemer City Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
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%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bessemer City Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
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?
445 students attend Bessemer City Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bessemer City Primary students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessemer City Primary?
Bessemer City Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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 (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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