Kiser Elementary

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/kiser

328 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Kiser Elementary School is a public school located in Stanley, North Carolina, and is part of the Gaston County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social development. As a cornerstone of the Stanley area, Kiser Elementary works to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential through classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.

The school operates with a focus on preparing young learners for future success by integrating district-wide educational standards with the specific needs of its student body. By maintaining strong lines of communication between teachers, parents, and administrators, Kiser Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture. Those looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, or enrollment procedures can visit their official district website at [http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/kiser](http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/kiser).

328

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiser Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	60
Black	45
Asian	4
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
195 (59.5%)
Hispanic
60 (18.3%)
Black
45 (13.7%)
Two or More
23 (7.0%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)836-9105
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/kiser
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
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

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kiser Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kiser Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	49.1%
Male	167	50.9%

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