Bethware Elementary

115 Bethware Drive
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bethware Elementary School is a public school located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Cleveland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By aligning with the broader mission of the Cleveland County school system, Bethware focuses on preparing its young students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated instructional support.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a foundation for elementary education in a nurturing setting. With its accessible location on Bethware Drive, the school promotes active involvement from families and local stakeholders to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or academic resources, the school maintains an official presence through the Cleveland County Schools district website, ensuring that parents and guardians stay informed about school-wide initiatives and student opportunities.

548

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethware Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	58
Black	110
Asian	4
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
337 (61.5%)
Black
110 (20.1%)
Hispanic
58 (10.6%)
Two or More
35 (6.4%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8346
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	545
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 35

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bethware Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bethware Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	48.5%
Male	282	51.5%

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