- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaston, NC
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gaston Stem Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370342001410
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gaston · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Stem Leadership Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gaston, NC.
School address
District: Northampton County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370342001410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370342001410 · Gaston, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 11.4:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary (283 students)
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
284 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
283 students
- Northampton Co
Northampton County High School
265 students
- Conway Middle
Conway Middle
259 students
- Northampton Ea
Northampton Early College
148 students
- Northampton Vi 12
Northampton Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Gaston Stem Leadership Academy reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaston Stem Leadership Academy compares
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.2%
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
$20,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.0%
White 5.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Gaston Stem Leadership Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northampton County Schools reports $20,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaston Stem Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northampton County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northampton Early College | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northampton Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gaston Stem Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Gaston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
How many students attend Gaston Stem Leadership Academy?
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Stem Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Stem Leadership Academy is 11.4:1, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Gaston Stem Leadership Academy?
99.0% of students at Gaston Stem Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaston Stem Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gaston Stem Leadership Academy is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in Gaston, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaston Stem Leadership Academy?
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Stem Leadership Academy rank among public schools in Gaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Stem Leadership Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gaston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northampton County Schools?
Besides Gaston Stem Leadership Academy, Northampton County Schools also operates Central Elementary (283 students), Northampton County High School (265 students), and Conway Middle (259 students). See the Northampton County Schools district page for the complete list.