Carr Elementary

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/carr

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carr Elementary, located at 307 S Pine St in Dallas, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Gaston County Schools district. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. Its position within the town of Dallas makes it a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

As part of the Gaston County school system, Carr Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while leveraging district-wide resources to enhance student achievement. The school is dedicated to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the community to ensure that students are prepared for their transition to middle school. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, academic programs, or staff contact details, the official school website at http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/carr serves as the primary resource for current news and institutional updates.

633

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	128
Black	141
Asian	8
Two or More	46
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
306 (48.3 %)
Black
141 (22.3 %)
Hispanic
128 (20.2 %)
Two or More
46 (7.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)922-3636
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/carr
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	662
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 83

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carr Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carr Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	50.1%
Male	316	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)