- W A Bess Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (578:1 vs. 342:1).
- W A Bess Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (104 vs. 26).
- W A Bess Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (21 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
W A Bess Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (104 vs. 26).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than W A Bess Elementary School (56 vs. 54).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
W A Bess Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (21 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
W A Bess Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (578:1 vs. 342:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 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
W A Bess Elementary School
$12,189.66
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
$12,189.66
Local revenue share
W A Bess Elementary School
20.1%
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
20.1%
State revenue share
W A Bess Elementary School
55.4%
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
55.4%
Federal revenue share
W A Bess Elementary School
24.6%
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
24.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
W A Bess Elementary School
28.7%
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
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.