Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School

3950 West Franklin Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28052

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/sadler

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edward D. Sadler Jr. Elementary School, located in Gastonia, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gaston County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged student body. The campus on West Franklin Boulevard acts as a community hub, emphasizing the importance of foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where educators and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure student success. By leveraging district-wide resources and fostering a positive school culture, Sadler Elementary encourages students to become engaged learners and responsible citizens. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty information, the school maintains an active presence through the Gaston County Schools district website.

321

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

115.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	118
Black	135
Asian	1
Two or More	21

Black
135 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
118 (36.8 %)
White
46 (14.3 %)
Two or More
21 (6.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)862-5895
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/sadler
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
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 16

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	48.6%
Male	165	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)