Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

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Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving 321 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Gaston County Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state tests around 20-25% in Math and Reading, significantly below the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. This is likely due to the extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high level of economic disadvantage. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the low academic performance suggests that other factors, such as poverty, may be more significant in driving student outcomes.

Nearby schools in the Gaston County Schools district, such as Woodhill Elementary, Chapel Grove Elementary, and Lingerfeldt Elementary, also perform poorly on state assessments. However, some schools, like Pleasant Ridge Elementary and the Bessemer City schools, perform significantly better, suggesting that there may be opportunities for the district to identify and implement effective strategies to support these high-need schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3950 West Franklin Boulevard
       Gastonia, NC  28052


(704) 862-5895

District: Gaston County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1463rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,464 Help


Students who attend Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bessemer City Middle
High:    Bessemer City High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.1%
Hispanic:
36.8%
White:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 97.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 24th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Gaston County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.1%), Hispanic (36.8%), White (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School is 12.2, which is the lowest among 30 elementary schools in the Gaston County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School is $9,464, which is the 12th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Gaston County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School 1463rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Gaston County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaston County Schools 158th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.25 1170th 1276 8.3%
2007 11.83 1208th 1293 6.6%
2008 6.87 1275th 1324 3.7%
2009 8.33 1283rd 1354 5.2%
2010 11.61 1266th 1363 7.1%
2011 11.51 1292nd 1381 6.4%
2012 12.09 1303rd 1388 6.1%
2013 10.32 1325th 1403 5.6%
2014 9.83 1293rd 1390 7.0%
2015 9.02 1352nd 1440 6.1%
2016 6.61 1374th 1425 3.6%
2017 8.54 1344th 1429 5.9%
2018 12.86 1299th 1434 9.4%
2019 18.35 1287th 1473 12.6%
2021 25.34 1099th 1489 26.2%
2022 22.48 1217th 1514 19.6%
2023 6.68 1453rd 1502 3.3%
2024 6.69 1463rd 1505 2.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.46 275th 421 34.7%
2019 45.40 247th 497 50.3%
2021 48.27 138th 385 64.2%
2022 36.78 310th 485 36.1%
2023 25.21 417th 514 18.9%
2024 24.50 463rd 533 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.51 1062nd 1332 20.3%
2019 29.81 1052nd 1361 22.7%
2021 27.42 1005th 1329 24.4%
2022 38.43 874th 1366 36.0%
2023 17.57 1301st 1437 9.5%
2024 15.20 1356th 1450 6.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.99 1261st 1405 10.2%
2019 22.96 1190th 1424 16.4%
2021 34.76 918th 1440 36.3%
2022 40.09 886th 1458 39.2%
2023 10.08 1382nd 1459 5.3%
2024 12.43 1361st 1455 6.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.61 861st 897 4.0%
2019 12.67 859th 878 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.16 1307th 1413 7.5%
2019 17.38 1260th 1430 11.9%
2021 18.40 1206th 1444 16.5%
2022 11.21 1380th 1464 5.7%
2023 8.42 1404th 1461 3.9%
2024 4.83 1443rd 1464 1.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.79 668th 927 27.9%
2019 41.88 569th 949 40.0%
2021 37.01 540th 896 39.7%
2022 44.53 481st 927 48.1%
2023 24.81 766th 933 17.9%
2024 16.21 863rd 924 6.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.61 646th 851 24.1%
2019 27.93 713th 865 17.6%
2021 36.75 535th 843 36.5%
2022 30.74 690th 893 22.7%
2023 17.54 846th 915 7.5%
2024 18.40 872nd 951 8.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.83 1172nd 1178 0.5%
2019 9.56 1143rd 1183 3.4%
2021 32.70 826th 1172 29.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 168 299 4 44 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 160 312 1 77 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2007 162 245 1 76 0 n/a n/a 21 505
2008 133 228 1 76 0 n/a n/a 18 456
2009 128 231 2 77 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 129 196 1 89 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2011 134 193 2 107 0 1 26 0 463
2012 117 174 2 130 0 0 19 0 442
2013 102 213 3 141 2 0 25 0 486
2014 116 224 4 135 2 0 23 0 504
2015 143 232 4 172 6 1 19 0 577
2016 114 240 0 146 4 1 8 0 513
2017 121 239 0 154 0 0 16 0 530
2018 101 181 2 134 0 0 25 0 443
2019 105 196 1 122 0 0 22 0 446
2020 88 161 1 138 2 0 30 0 420
2021 74 127 3 131 1 0 19 0 355
2022 65 149 2 124 0 0 18 0 358
2023 46 135 1 118 0 0 21 0 321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 517 23.0 22.5 94
2006 550 23.0 23.9 82
2007 505 n/a n/a 81.4
2008 456 31.8 14.3 8.2
2009 438 30.6 14.3 8.2
2010 415 30.9 13.4 91.3
2011 463 31.8 14.5 91.6
2012 442 31.8 13.8 93.2
2013 486 30.3 16.0 97.5
2014 504 34.3 14.6 99.4
2015 577 34.0 16.9 99.5
2016 513 32.0 16.0 99.2
2017 530 32.1 16.5 97.9
2018 443 30.1 14.7 99.3
2019 446 27.1 16.4 99.3
2020 420 26.2 16.0 99.3
2021 355 28.0 12.6 99.2
2022 358 25.1 14.2 98
2023 321 26.3 12.2 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 517 23.0 22.5 94
2006 550 23.0 23.9 82
2007 505 n/a n/a 81.4
2008 456 31.8 14.3 8.2
2009 438 30.6 14.3 8.2
2010 415 30.9 13.4 91.3
2011 463 31.8 14.5 91.6
2012 442 31.8 13.8 93.2
2013 486 30.3 16.0 97.5
2014 504 34.3 14.6 99.4
2015 577 34.0 16.9 99.5
2016 513 32.0 16.0 99.2
2017 530 32.1 16.5 97.9
2018 443 30.1 14.7 99.3
2019 446 27.1 16.4 99.3
2020 420 26.2 16.0 99.3
2021 355 28.0 12.6 99.2
2022 358 25.1 14.2 98
2023 321 26.3 12.2 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,602 (16.9%) $7,862 (83.1%) $9,464

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1287th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1453rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School)56.332.1
 24.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)56.455.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School)48.411.3
 37.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)51.840.6
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School)39.319.6
 19.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)49.547.5
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School)37.133.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)53.648.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School)41.123.4
 17.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)52.548.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School)30.117
 13.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)50.642.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School)50.742.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Gaston County Schools)69.360
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446321
 28%
African American196135
 31.1%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic122118
 3.3%
Pacific Islander00
White10546
 56.2%
Two or More Races2221
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.1%
 0.3%


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Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.8% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School are 42% African American, 37% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bessemer City Middle
High : Bessemer City High

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School.


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