Gardner Park Elementary

738 Armstrong Park Road
Gastonia, NC 28054

gaston.k12.nc.us/gpark

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gardner Park Elementary, located in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a public school serving students as part of the Gaston County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging the resources of a larger district, Gardner Park aims to provide its diverse student body with a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong value on parent and teacher collaboration, often utilizing its digital platform to keep families informed about curriculum updates, school events, and administrative announcements. Located on Armstrong Park Road, the school functions as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow socially and intellectually through classroom instruction and various school initiatives.

521

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardner Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	140
Black	171
Asian	8
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

Black
171 (32.8 %)
White
169 (32.4 %)
Hispanic
140 (26.9 %)
Two or More
32 (6.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
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)866-6082
Website:	http://gaston.k12.nc.us/gpark
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gardner Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gardner Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	50.3%
Male	259	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)