How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School | Forestview High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gastonia, NC | Gastonia, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 374 | 1,133 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 20:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.1% | 42.6% |
| 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 | Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School | Forestview High |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School | Forestview High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.0% | 45.5% |
| African American | 42.0% | 24.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.1% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School | Forestview High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 374:1 | 313:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.2% | 42.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 134 |
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.