What grades does W A Bess Elementary School serve?

W A Bess Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Gastonia, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is W A Bess Elementary School located?

W A Bess Elementary School is located at Gastonia, NC in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W A Bess Elementary School?

W A Bess Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.

What schools are in Gastonia, NC?

Gastonia, NC is served by the local school district. W A Bess Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Primary|Gastonia, North Carolina|Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, NC 28056

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

641

Student:Teacher

16:1

Locale

Rural

District

Gaston County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

47.7%

Phone

(704)866-6075

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

56%

70th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

57%

77th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

3.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

54 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

837

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

49.25

86% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,190

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,450

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,039

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 55%Local 20%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$382,567

-0.8% 1yr+37.8% 5yr

Charlotte, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

10.2%

Uninsured residents

12.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,557

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,371

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,676 (38%)

Other Health Impairment

849 (19%)

Autism

608 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

436 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

335 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

79 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

674

Current enrollment

Stable(+10% 5yr)

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Frequently Asked Questions about W A Bess Elementary School

As of the most recent data, 641 students are enrolled at W A Bess Elementary School. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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