Catawba Heights Elementary

gaston.k12.nc.us/cheights

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Catawba Heights Elementary School, located in Belmont, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Gaston County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By focusing on foundational skills and critical thinking, the staff aims to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Belmont community.

Beyond core academic instruction, Catawba Heights places a high priority on creating a sense of school spirit and belonging. The school encourages family involvement and active parent participation, viewing the partnership between home and school as vital to student progress. With a focus on inclusive practices and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school strives to ensure that every child is provided with the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive in a safe and structured environment.

259

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catawba Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	68
Black	19
Asian	5
Two or More	22

White
145 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
68 (26.3 %)
Two or More
22 (8.5 %)
Black
19 (7.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9119
Website:	http://gaston.k12.nc.us/cheights
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 47