Gaston Elementary School
Tel:
(252)537-2520
- Gaston Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Gaston Elementary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 329 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gaston Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gaston Elementary School is 0.19, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #2340 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 17% |
| Black | 90% | 26% |
| White | 7% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northampton County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gaston Elementary School is Gaston College Preparatory (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gaston Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gaston Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gaston Gaston Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 171 students
0.2 miles
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252)537-2520 0.2 5-8 171 - Gaston Gaston College Preparatory Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1248 students
0.6 miles
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252)308-6932 0.6 K-12 1248 - Gaston Northampton Early College Grades: 9-11 | 71 students
0.9 miles
4671 Nc 46 Hwy West
Gaston, NC 27832
(252)537-2877 0.9 9-11 71 - Roanoke Rapids Belmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 721 students
3.2 miles
1517 Bolling Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252)519-7500 3.2 PK-5 721 - Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Rapids High School Grades: 9-12 | 987 students
3.4 miles
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252)519-7200 3.4 9-12 987
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