- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gastonia, NC
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370162002731
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Gastonia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Gastonia, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162002731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 370162002731 · Gastonia, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 14.4:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- This school 374
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School compares
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 15.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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H H Beam Elementary
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Woodhill Elementary
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Gardner Park Elementary
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
How many students attend Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gastonia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
99.1% of students at Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Gastonia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School rank among schools in Gastonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Gastonia, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gastonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.