- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gastonia, NC
H H Beam Elementary
Federal NCES profile for H H Beam Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370162000710
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H H Beam Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Gastonia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
H H Beam Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H H Beam Elementary ranks #10 of 15 schools in Gastonia, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
H H Beam Elementary grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 370162000710 · Gastonia, NC Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 21.9:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
H H Beam Elementary grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
H H Beam Elementary 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
H H Beam Elementary
591 students
What this shows H H Beam Elementary reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How H H Beam Elementary compares
H H Beam Elementary 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
African American 29.4%
White 20.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, H H Beam Elementary 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 H H Beam Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H H Beam Elementary'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 other schools in Gastonia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Standard public school
1,963 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
W a Bess Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Woodhill Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Gardner Park Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about H H Beam Elementary
How many students attend H H Beam Elementary?
H H Beam Elementary has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gastonia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H H Beam Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at H H Beam Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 39% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H H Beam Elementary?
99.4% of students at H H Beam Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H H Beam Elementary?
The largest demographic group at H H Beam Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Gastonia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H H Beam Elementary?
H H Beam Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 H H Beam Elementary rank among schools in Gastonia?
By Resource Investment Index, H H Beam Elementary ranks #10 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 H H Beam Elementary, 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.