Becep Center

720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Becep Center serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

Becep Center's student population of 337 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Becep Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
7%
5%
White
52%
70%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch (96-97)
33%
21%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Becep Center?
337 students attend Becep Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Becep Center students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Becep Center?
Becep Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Becep Center offer ?
Becep Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Becep Center part of?
Becep Center is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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