How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bessemer Elementary | Gate City Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 509 | 715 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 89.8% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bessemer Elementary | Gate City Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,897 | $12,410 |
| District | Guilford County Schools | Gate City Charter Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bessemer Elementary | Gate City Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| African American | 61.7% | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bessemer Elementary | Gate City Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 225:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.9% | 23.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 26 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.