Gardner Park Elementary vs Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Park Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | Gardner Park Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,457 | #157 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #42494 of 50,301 | #12734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 560 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 57% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 23.7).
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 99.5%).
- •Gardner Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Gardner Park Elementary is the larger school with 560 students compared with 356.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gardner Park Elementary better than Hawks Nest STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hawks Nest STEAM Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 23.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gardner Park Elementary and Hawks Nest STEAM Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Park Elementary: 560. Hawks Nest STEAM Academy: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Park Elementary and Hawks Nest STEAM Academy rank in North Carolina?
Gardner Park Elementary is 1005th of 1,457 and Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is 157th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).