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Bethware Elementary

PublicGrades -1–4
Kings Mountain, North Carolina · Cleveland County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students548
Student:Teacher14.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
548
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
100%+17.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Bethware Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The school enrolls 548 students. It is part of the Cleveland County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictCleveland County Schools
County37045
CityKings Mountain
ZIP28086
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370090002707

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment548
White61.5%
Hispanic / Latino10.6%
Black / African American20.1%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races6.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
61.5%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
20.1%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
6.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)