BECEP CENTER

BISMARCK 1
720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
337 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The BECEP (Bismarck Early Childhood Education Program) Center, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the district's youngest learners. As part of the Bismarck Public Schools system, the center focuses on providing high-quality early childhood education that prepares children for the transition into elementary school. The program emphasizes a play-based, inclusive curriculum that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive growth, ensuring that students build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

The center is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices, serving both typically developing children and those with identified developmental needs. By integrating diverse learning styles within a supportive classroom environment, BECEP helps children develop essential communication and interpersonal skills. Through partnerships with families and a focus on developmentally appropriate instruction, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
337
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    174 (51.6%)
  • American Indian
    45 (13.4%)
  • Hispanic
    39 (11.6%)
  • Two or More
    36 (10.7%)
  • Black
    24 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    12 (3.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (2.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BISMARCK 1
Phone: (701)323-4400
Website: http://becep.bismarckschools.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 337
Gender Ratio