Becep Center serves 374 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 45% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Becep Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Becep Center's student population of 374 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Becep Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
11:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
6%
5%
White
55%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (96-97)
33%
21%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Becep Center?
374 students attend Becep Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Becep Center students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Becep Center part of?
Becep Center is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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