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McAdenville Elementary

275 E Wesleyan Drive, McAdenville, NC 28101Gaston County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
180
Students
Total enrolled
$11,856
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 180 students in grades KG–05 in McAdenville, North Carolina.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,856 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
13.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

McAdenville Elementary is a small elementary in McAdenville, North Carolina, serving grades KG–05 with 180 students. The district invests $11,856 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at McAdenville Elementary

180
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution94 male · 86 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 90 students
Student Composition
54%
16%
18%
11%
Asian1%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black18%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370162000697

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,856Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,856
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,217
Student Support$2,253
Administration$1,423
Operations$1,778
Other$1,186
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,856 spent per student, an estimated $5,252 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
16%
State government
64.3%
Local (property tax)
16.3%
Federal programs
19.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pleasant Ridge ElementaryBelmont Central ElementaryCarr ElementaryW A Bess Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Cramerton MiddleSouthwest MiddleHolbrook MiddleBelmont Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
Ashbrook HighNorth Gaston HighHunter Huss HighForestview High
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyGaston County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGaston County Schools →
Phone: (704)836-9117
NCES ID: 370162000697
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in McAdenville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Gaston County Schools
High
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1,303 students · 09–12
● 38 opp72% FRL
High
North Gaston High
1,134 students · 09–12
● 33 opp63% FRL
High
Hunter Huss High
1,120 students · 09–12
● 37 opp80% FRL
High
Forestview High
1,081 students · 09–12
● 35 opp47% FRL
High
Stuart W Cramer High
964 students · 09–12
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High
South Point High
955 students · 09–12
32% FRL
Mid
Cramerton Middle
909 students · 06–08
● 41 opp39% FRL
High
East Gaston High
883 students · 09–12
48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
275 E Wesleyan Drive, McAdenville, NC 28101
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.