Squire Elementary School (Closed 2016)

4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Squire Elementary School serves 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
91%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Squire Elementary School?
87 students attend Squire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Squire Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Squire Elementary School?
Squire Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Squire Elementary School offer ?
Squire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Squire Elementary School part of?
Squire Elementary School is part of Northampton County Schools.

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