Bessemer Elementary School

918 Huffine Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bessemer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bessemer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Bessemer Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Bessemer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bessemer Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2343 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bessemer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
20%
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Black
67%
25%
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White
3%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Bessemer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bessemer Elementary School 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.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bessemer Elementary School's ranking?
Bessemer Elementary School is ranked #2343 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bessemer Elementary School often compared to?
Bessemer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brightwood Elementary School, Wiley Accel/enrichment by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Bessemer Elementary School?
483 students attend Bessemer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bessemer Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessemer Elementary School?
Bessemer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bessemer Elementary School offer ?
Bessemer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bessemer Elementary School part of?
Bessemer Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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