publicelementaryPK-5

W A Bess Elementary School

4340 Beaty Road, Gastonia, NC 28056, United States

+1 (704) 866-6075

http://gaston.k12.nc.us/bess

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W A Bess Elementary School Overview

About This School

W A Bess Elementary School is a public elementary in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving 674 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 39 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $36,697, and the school provides one counselor for every 674 students. Students are composed of 53% male and 47% female. The demographic breakdown includes 51% White, 18% Black, 16% Hispanic, 8% Asian, and 6% students of two or more races.

674

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Gaston County

Students per Counselor

674:1

W A Bess Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.5:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

674

Students per Counselor

W A Bess Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$36,697

City Avg: $37,443

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor674:1

W A Bess Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.41%

Male

46.59%

Female

Total Enrollment: 674 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White51.19%

Hispanic16.17%

Asian8.31%

Black17.95%

Two or More Races5.64%

Native American0.59%

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Frequently Asked Questions About W A Bess Elementary School

Q: What is W A Bess Elementary School?

A: W A Bess Elementary School is a elementary public located in Gastonia.

Q: How many students attend W A Bess Elementary School?

A: W A Bess Elementary School has approximately 674 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at W A Bess Elementary School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about W A Bess Elementary School

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About W A Bess Elementary School - Gastonia, NC

Quick Facts about W A Bess Elementary School
School Name	W A Bess Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	4340 Beaty Road, Gastonia, NC 28056, Gastonia, NC
County	Gaston County
Phone	+1 (704) 866-6075
Total Students	674
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about W A Bess Elementary School

What is W A Bess Elementary School?

W A Bess Elementary School is a elementary public located in Gastonia.

How many students attend W A Bess Elementary School?

W A Bess Elementary School has approximately 674 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at W A Bess Elementary School is 16:1.

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