COSTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Costner Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Dallas, NC with about 437 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Costner Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Costner Elementary School, located in Dallas, North Carolina, is a part of the Gaston County Schools district. The school serves a local student population with a commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school strives to prepare its young students for future success, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Costner Elementary plays an active role in the Dallas community. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on collaborative learning, parent-teacher partnerships, and the promotion of character education. Families looking for specific details regarding current events, academic programs, or extracurricular offerings can find comprehensive information on their official district website, which serves as a hub for school news and administrative updates.
For more information, contact Costner Elementary at (704) 922-3522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dallas, NC 28034-9801
(704) 922-3522
COSTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dallas, NC with about 437 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gaston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 437
- Teachers:
- 25.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 437 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COSTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.