J B Page Primary School

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/page

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

J.B. Page Primary School, located at 215 Ewing Drive in Belmont, North Carolina, is a dedicated educational institution serving the Gaston County Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on the foundational years of a child’s academic journey, providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and academic growth, serving as a hub for local families to begin their children’s educational experience.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating a supportive atmosphere where students can develop core literacy, numeracy, and social skills. By aligning with the broader mission of Gaston County Schools, J.B. Page strives to prepare students for success in their future schooling. Through its official district portal, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that the community remains informed about academic programs, school policies, and opportunities for involvement in the educational process.

396

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J B Page Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	42
Black	37
Asian	14
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
281 (71.0%)
Hispanic
42 (10.6%)
Black
37 (9.3%)
Two or More
21 (5.3%)
Asian
14 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9116
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/page
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 170

Grade 1 203