Lingerfeldt Elementary

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/lingerfeldt

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lingerfeldt Elementary School is a public school located in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Gaston County Schools district. Situated on Madison Street, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational community hub, focusing on equipping young learners with the essential skills necessary to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

The school’s official portal provides families and community members with access to vital resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school-wide initiatives. Through its partnership with the broader Gaston County school system, Lingerfeldt Elementary strives to implement curriculum standards that prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the local Gastonia community.

450

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lingerfeldt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	119
Black	247
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

Black
247 (54.9%)
Hispanic
119 (26.4%)
White
49 (10.9%)
Two or More
29 (6.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)866-6094
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/lingerfeldt
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lingerfeldt Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lingerfeldt Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	45.8%
Male	244	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)