Butner-Stem Elementary

bses.gcs.k12.nc.us

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Butner-Stem Elementary School, located in Butner, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Granville County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school community places a high value on partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Butner-Stem area. Through various school initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on community engagement, the institution strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become active, responsible participants in their community. Their official website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access resources, stay informed about school events, and monitor student progress throughout the academic year.

476

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butner-Stem Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	248
Black	108
Asian	4
Two or More	23

Hispanic
248 (52.1%)
Black
108 (22.7%)
White
93 (19.5%)
Two or More
23 (4.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granville County Schools
Phone:	(919)575-6947
Website:	http://bses.gcs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 75