How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ashbrook High | W A Bess Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gastonia, NC | Gastonia, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 674 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.2% | 41.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ashbrook High | W A Bess Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,856 | $11,856 |
| District | Gaston County Schools | Gaston County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ashbrook High | W A Bess Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.8% | 51.2% |
| African American | 45.1% | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 16.2% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ashbrook High | W A Bess Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 343.1:1 | 674:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 60.5% | 17.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 252 | 24 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.