- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cherryville, NC
W B Beam Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for W B Beam Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370162002730
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W B Beam Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cherryville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W B Beam Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W B Beam Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cherryville, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162002730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
W B Beam Intermediate School shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370162002730 · Cherryville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 19.1:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
W B Beam Intermediate School shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 10.1 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W B Beam Intermediate 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 191
W B Beam Intermediate School
191 students
What this shows W B Beam Intermediate School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How W B Beam Intermediate School compares
W B Beam Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.6%
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, W B Beam Intermediate School is less 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 W B Beam Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W B Beam Intermediate 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about W B Beam Intermediate School
How many students attend W B Beam Intermediate School?
W B Beam Intermediate School has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cherryville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W B Beam Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at W B Beam Intermediate School is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W B Beam Intermediate School?
58.1% of students at W B Beam Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W B Beam Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at W B Beam Intermediate School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Cherryville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W B Beam Intermediate School?
W B Beam Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 W B Beam Intermediate School rank among public schools in Cherryville?
By Resource Investment Index, W B Beam Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cherryville, 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 Gaston County Schools?
Besides W B Beam Intermediate 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.