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Gaston Elementary School vs. Eden Elementary School

Should you attend Gaston Elementary School or Eden 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
Gaston Elementary School
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Eden Elementary School
412 Wolf Creek Rd N
Pell City, AL 35125
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Gaston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gaston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Eden Elementary School in Pell City, AL serves 403 students in grades Pre–K through 4 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 16:1.
Math proficiency is 20–24%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 30%, showing a decline from past years when proficiency was near 90%.
Reading proficiency is 55–59%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency is 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
The school's overall testing rank declined from #384 in 2022 to #479 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in performance relative to other Alabama schools.
Enrollment remained stable around 400 students over recent years, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 47% in 2022 to 62% in 2023, reflecting a significant rise in socioeconomic need.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
284 students
403 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gaston 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 Eden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gaston Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eden Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gaston 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 Eden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Etowah County School District and the state of Alabama, 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 Eden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pell City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#197 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#479 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gaston 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 Eden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama 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 Eden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama 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 Eden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pell City School District and Alabama 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 Gaston Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Eden Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
37
Kindergarten Students
44
65
Grade 1 Students
35
79
Grade 2 Students
38
71
Grade 3 Students
38
83
Grade 4 Students
36
68
Grade 5 Students
33
-
Grade 6 Students
42
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Eden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gaston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, 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 Eden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gaston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, 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 Eden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gaston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, 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 Eden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, 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 Gaston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, 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 Eden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pell City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gaston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Etowah County School District and Alabama, 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 Eden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gaston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Etowah County School District and Alabama, 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 Eden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gaston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Etowah County School District and Alabama, 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 reduced-price lunch at Eden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pell City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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