How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gadsden City High School | Walnut Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gadsden, AL | Gadsden, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,361 | 218 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.7% | 87.8% |
| 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 | Gadsden City High School | Walnut Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,820 | $14,820 |
| District | Gadsden City | Gadsden City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gadsden City High School | Walnut Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.9% | 53.2% |
| African American | 45.3% | 25.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gadsden City High School | Walnut Park Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 340.3:1 | 4360:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.0% | 32.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 99 | 0 |
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.