- Central Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Gaston STEM Leadership Academy (164:1 vs. 131.5:1).
- Gaston STEM Leadership Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Elementary School (160 vs. 141).
- Gaston STEM Leadership Academy reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central Elementary School (26 vs. 8).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Elementary School (160 vs. 141).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Central Elementary School (6 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central Elementary School (26 vs. 8).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Central Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Gaston STEM Leadership Academy (164:1 vs. 131.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
$20,302.87
Central Elementary School
$20,302.87
Local revenue share
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
18.2%
Central Elementary School
18.2%
State revenue share
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
56.9%
Central Elementary School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
24.9%
Central Elementary School
24.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
58.4%
Central Elementary School
58.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Northampton County
$47,935
Northampton County
$47,935
Poverty rate
Northampton County
20%
Northampton County
20%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Northampton County
19%
Northampton County
19%
Unemployment rate
Northampton County
4.5%
Northampton County
4.5%
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.