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Gardner Park Elementary School vs. Lowell Elementary School

Should you attend Gardner Park Elementary School or Lowell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gardner Park Elementary School
738 Armstrong Park Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lowell Elementary School
1500 Power Drive
Lowell, NC 28098
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Gardner Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardner Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
549 students
373 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gardner Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gardner Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gardner Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1917 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1357 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gardner Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gardner Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lowell Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
90
51
Grade 1 Students
97
58
Grade 2 Students
102
66
Grade 3 Students
90
59
Grade 4 Students
66
54
Grade 5 Students
88
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gardner Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gardner Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gardner Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gardner Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gardner Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gardner Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gardner Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gardner Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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