Gaston Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 4550 US Highway 411
       Gadsden, AL  35901


(256) 547-8828

District: Etowah County

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 680 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,023 Help


Students who attend Gaston Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Gaston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Compare Details Gaston Elementary School ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary School is 16.7, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaston Elementary School is $7,023, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Etowah County School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gaston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaston Elementary School 182nd of 680 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Gaston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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White students:


Etowah County:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah County 54th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gaston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.45 173rd 681 74.6%
2021 58.54 269th 692 61.1%
2022 73.25 160th 687 76.7%
2023 70.54 182nd 680 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.73 48th 649 92.6%
2021 64.12 200th 653 69.4%
2022 84.90 48th 651 92.6%
2023 80.88 70th 623 88.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.28 187th 646 71.1%
2021 57.33 270th 656 58.8%
2022 68.12 185th 656 71.8%
2023 56.57 274th 645 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.20 162nd 650 75.1%
2021 55.71 279th 669 58.3%
2022 72.62 157th 669 76.5%
2023 79.20 106th 649 83.7%
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Rank History for White students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.00 218th 529 58.8%
2021 42.38 293rd 539 45.6%
2022 58.31 201st 540 62.8%
2023 53.30 241st 528 54.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Gaston Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gaston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 220 19 0 15 1 0 19 0 274
2020 215 12 0 17 1 0 16 0 261
2021 222 9 0 15 0 0 14 0 260
2022 221 12 0 10 0 0 12 0 255
2023 237 10 0 11 0 0 14 0 272

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gaston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 274 16.4 16.7 66.8
2020 261 17.4 15.0 64.8
2021 260 16.2 16.0 65
2022 255 14.2 17.9 55.3
2023 272 16.2 16.7 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gaston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 274 16.4 16.7 66.8
2020 261 17.4 15.0 64.8
2021 260 16.2 16.0 65
2022 255 14.2 17.9 55.3
2023 272 16.2 16.7 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gaston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $864 (12.3%) $6,158 (87.7%) $7,023

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaston Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 173rd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 182nd of 680 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gaston Elementary School)6051.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)65.146.9
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Elementary School)41.734.4
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)52.431.1
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Elementary School)48.429.7
 18.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)52.230.3
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Elementary School)62.550
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)46.128.8
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students274272
 0.7%
African American1910
 47.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1511
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White220237
 7.7%
Two or More Races1914
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.8%76.5%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaston Elementary School

Students who attend Gaston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Gaston High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Gaston Elementary School.

Students at Gaston Elementary School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Gaston Elementary School ranks 182nd of 680 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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