Webb Street School

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/webbst

148 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Webb Street School, located in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility within the Gaston County Schools district. It is dedicated to serving students with diverse needs, focusing primarily on those with significant cognitive, physical, or behavioral disabilities. The school provides a highly structured and supportive environment where individualized education programs (IEPs) are central to the curriculum, ensuring that each student receives tailored instruction that focuses on functional life skills, academic growth, and personal independence.

Beyond traditional classroom academics, Webb Street School places a strong emphasis on community integration and vocational preparation. The school works closely with families and support agencies to help students transition toward the greatest level of independence possible as they approach adulthood. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes dignity and achievement, Webb Street School serves as a vital resource for families in the Gastonia area, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their unique potential in a compassionate, professional setting.

148

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Webb Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	25
Black	37
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
75 (50.7 %)
Black
37 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (16.9 %)
Two or More
9 (6.1 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)864-9667
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/webbst
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
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 3

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 8