Bessemer City High
Bessemer City, NC
Grades 9 to 12 · 590 students
Public school
Bessemer City Central Elem
Bessemer City, North Carolina · Grades 3 to 5 · Gaston County Schools
Public school
About Bessemer City Central Elem
Bessemer City Central Elem is a public school in Bessemer City, North Carolina, serving grades 3 through 5. Enrollment was 392 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Gaston County. Families comparing options will find 13 other schools within 5 miles. Gaston County Schools runs 55 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.
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School facts
| Address | 1400 Puett's Chapel Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (704) 836-9108 |
| School district | Gaston County Schools |
| Grades | 3 to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 392 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 24.4 |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, midsize, Gaston County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370162000667). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Bessemer City PrimaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Bessemer City · under 0.1 miBessemer City HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bessemer City · 0.4 miBessemer City MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Bessemer City · 2.4 miEdward D Sadler Jr Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Gastonia, NC · 3 miCostner ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Dallas, NC · 3.3 miTryon ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bessemer City · 3.9 miWebb Street SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 12Gastonia, NC · 4.4 miEast ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 4Kings Mountain, NC · 4.7 mi
The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Bessemer City Central Elem serve?
Bessemer City Central Elem serves grades 3 through 5.
How many students attend Bessemer City Central Elem?
Bessemer City Central Elem reported 392 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City Central Elem?
About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 392 students and 24.4 teachers in federal data.
Is Bessemer City Central Elem a public or charter school?
Bessemer City Central Elem is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Bessemer City Central Elem in?
Bessemer City Central Elem is part of Gaston County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/gaston-county-schools/
Where is Bessemer City Central Elem located?
Bessemer City Central Elem is at 1400 Puett's Chapel Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016. The phone number is (704) 836-9108.
How many other schools are near Bessemer City Central Elem?
There are 13 other schools within 5 miles of Bessemer City Central Elem in our directory.
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