Brookside Elementary

1925 Auten Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054

gaston.k12.nc.us/brookside

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brookside Elementary, located at 1925 Auten Road in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Gaston County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Brookside aims to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families.

As part of the Gaston County school system, Brookside Elementary utilizes district-wide resources and educational standards to provide a structured academic foundation for its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a focus on creating a safe, inclusive space where children can explore their interests and develop essential skills. For families looking for more information on specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the official school website provides direct access to resources and administrative updates.

512

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	137
Black	162
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
171 (33.4%)
Black
162 (31.6%)
Hispanic
137 (26.8%)
Two or More
32 (6.2%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)866-6283
Website:	http://gaston.k12.nc.us/brookside
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
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

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brookside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brookside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	49.6%
Male	258	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)