Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gaston, North Carolina 27832 · Northampton County Schools
#1096 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#43897 of 50,301 nationally
About Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is a public elementary located in Gaston, in the Northampton County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1096th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 3 schools in Gaston; Gaston STEM Leadership Academy ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gaston STEM Leadership Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northampton County High School
Gaston · Public high · Grades 9–12
265 students · 411 m away
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory
Gaston · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,143 students · 1.0 km away
Belmont Elementary School
Roanoke Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students · 5.2 km away
Roanoke Rapids High School
Roanoke Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students · 5.5 km away
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
Roanoke Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–13
119 students · 5.6 km away
Manning Elementary School
Roanoke Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students · 6.4 km away
Chaloner Middle School
Roanoke Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students · 7.5 km away
Halifax County Early College High
Weldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
126 students · 9.4 km away
Northampton Early College
Weldon · Public high · Grades 9–13
148 students · 9.4 km away
Roanoke Valley Early College
Weldon · Public high · Grades 9–13
114 students · 9.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaston STEM Leadership Academy a good school?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy has a Success Index (US) of 21.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1096 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gaston STEM Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy ranks #1096 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #43897 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gaston STEM Leadership Academy?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy had 284 students in 2025.
Is Gaston STEM Leadership Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gaston STEM Leadership Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gaston STEM Leadership Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.