Bessemer City Primary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 390 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-2
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1302 North 12th Street, Bessemer City, NC 28016
- Principal or Admin: Mr Todd Dellinger
- Fax: (704) 629-6119
- Website: www.gaston.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details
- Gaston County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,186
- Graduation Rate: 72.3%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.8
- Enrolled Students: 32,327
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 390
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 24.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 193 (49.5%)
- Females: 197 (50.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 247 (63.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 42 (10.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 289 (74.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black | 77 | 19.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 8.2% |
| White | 276 | 70.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 51 | 13.1% |
| Kindergarten | 109 | 27.9% |
| 1st Grade | 113 | 29.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 117 | 30.0% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
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