- Sherwood Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Gardner Park Elementary School (511:1 vs. 246.5:1).
- Gardner Park Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sherwood Elementary School (37 vs. 0).
- Gardner Park Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sherwood Elementary School (159 vs. 141).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Gardner Park Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sherwood Elementary School (159 vs. 141).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Gardner Park Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Sherwood Elementary School (12 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Gardner Park Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sherwood Elementary School (37 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Sherwood Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Gardner Park Elementary School (511:1 vs. 246.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Gardner Park Elementary School
$12,189.66
Sherwood Elementary School
$12,189.66
Local revenue share
Gardner Park Elementary School
20.1%
Sherwood Elementary School
20.1%
State revenue share
Gardner Park Elementary School
55.4%
Sherwood Elementary School
55.4%
Federal revenue share
Gardner Park Elementary School
24.6%
Sherwood Elementary School
24.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gardner Park Elementary School
28.7%
Sherwood Elementary School
28.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Gaston County
$65,472
Gaston County
$65,472
Poverty rate
Gaston County
12.8%
Gaston County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston County
26%
Gaston County
26%
Unemployment rate
Gaston County
3.7%
Gaston County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.