How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gaston Elementary School | Thompson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gadsden, AL | Gadsden, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 290 | 288 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.6% | 81.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gaston Elementary School | Thompson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,215 | $13,509 |
| District | Etowah County Board of Education | Gadsden City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gaston Elementary School | Thompson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 17.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gaston Elementary School | Thompson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 242:1 | 190:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.3% | 44.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.