GASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gaston Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northampton County Schools school district, located in Gaston, NC with about 276 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 20 teachers, Gaston Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Gaston Elementary School, located at 400 Broughton Street in Gaston, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Northampton County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering early academic development, social-emotional growth, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills for students in the local community. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and prepares young learners for future academic success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Northampton County school system, which emphasizes high expectations, equitable opportunities, and community involvement. By utilizing the resources provided through their digital portal, the school maintains a line of communication with families regarding curriculum standards, district updates, and campus events. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, Gaston Elementary aims to be a stable and nurturing environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population in rural North Carolina.

For more information, contact Gaston Elementary at (252) 537-2520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
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GASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gaston, NC with about 276 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
276
Teachers:
20.66
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 276 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.0%
White
4.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.