West Bertie Elementary

Bertie County Schools
3734 Governors Road
Kelford, NC 27847
277 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
West Bertie Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Kelford, North Carolina, serving students within the Bertie County Schools district. As a primary educational institution for the area, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the elementary grades, emphasizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, striving to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages student growth and engagement.

The school operates under the mission of the Bertie County School system, which prioritizes student success through equitable educational opportunities and community partnerships. By leveraging resources from the district, West Bertie Elementary works to address the specific needs of its rural student population, fostering an environment where teachers and staff can focus on personalized instruction. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, stakeholders and parents are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.wbes.bertie.k12.nc.us](http://www.wbes.bertie.k12.nc.us).
277
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    240 (86.6%)
  • White
    14 (5.1%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bertie County Schools
Phone: (252)344-7621
Website: http://wbes.bertie.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
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 40
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 41
Gender Ratio