Becep Center

720 N 14th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Becep Center serves 332 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Becep Center's student population of 332 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
332 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Becep Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
11:1
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American Indian
12%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
6%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
57%
72%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch (96-97)
33%
21%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Becep Center?
332 students attend Becep Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Becep Center students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Becep Center?
Becep Center has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Becep Center offer ?
Becep Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Becep Center part of?
Becep Center is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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