- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, NC
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370162003563
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dallas, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162003563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+37.2%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 370162003563 · Dallas, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 24.9:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+37.2%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences 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 174
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
174 students
What this shows Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences compares
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.7%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences'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
Similar high schools in Dallas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
How many students attend Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, NC. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is 24.9:1, which is 58% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
46.9% of students at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dallas, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences, 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.