McAdenville Elementary

275 E Wesleyan Drive
McAdenville, NC 28101

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/mcadenville

190 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McAdenville Elementary School, located in the historic "Christmas Town USA" of McAdenville, North Carolina, serves as a vital educational pillar within the Gaston County Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes academic growth and the development of strong character in its students. By leveraging its unique location and partnership with the local community, the school aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive both personally and educationally.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a focus on core academic excellence and enrichment opportunities. Supported by the resources of the Gaston County School system, McAdenville Elementary prioritizes collaborative learning, teacher engagement, and parent involvement. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information on school policies, academic calendars, and the various programs that contribute to the holistic development of every student.

190

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McAdenville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	44
Black	31
Asian	3
Two or More	18

White
94 (49.5%)
Hispanic
44 (23.2%)
Black
31 (16.3%)
Two or More
18 (9.5%)
Asian
3 (1.6%)

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)836-9117
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/mcadenville
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
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 42

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McAdenville Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McAdenville Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	76	40%
Male	114	60%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)