W B Beam Intermediate School

401 East First Street
Cherryville, NC 28021

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/wbbeam

191 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

W.B. Beam Intermediate School, located in Cherryville, North Carolina, is a key component of the Gaston County School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels (typically grades 3–5), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and preparing students for the transition to middle school, the faculty aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Cherryville, maintaining a close partnership with parents and local stakeholders to support student success. Through its official website, the school provides resources for families, including information on academic curricula, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to the Gaston County Schools mission, W.B. Beam Intermediate emphasizes both excellence in the classroom and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

191

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W B Beam Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	29
Black	23
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
128 (67.0%)
Hispanic
29 (15.2%)
Black
23 (12.0%)
Two or More
10 (5.2%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9114
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/wbbeam
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 91