Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

Summary:

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is a high-performing public magnet elementary school in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving 347 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance that outpaces the Gaston County Schools district and the state of North Carolina.

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy boasts a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (57.93%) and Asian (2.88%) students compared to nearby schools. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 36.89%, significantly lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 84.24% to 99.65%. Additionally, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.6, providing a more enriched learning environment for its students.

While the academic performance at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is exceptional, the nearby schools, such as Woodhill Elementary, New Hope Elementary, and Gardner Park Elementary, have much higher percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This suggests that Hawks Nest STEAM Academy may be providing a more enriched educational environment and resources that contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes, even for students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 3430 Robinwood Rd
       Gastonia, NC  28054


(704) 866-8467

District: Gaston County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,235 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
African American:
23.6%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hawks Nest STEAM Academy ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd 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 84.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), African American (23.6%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is 15.6. 16 elementary schools in the Gaston County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is $9,235, which is the 14th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Gaston County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawks Nest STEAM Academy 183rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hawks Nest STEAM Academy 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 Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all students at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.48 131st 1473 91.1%
2021 95.38 47th 1489 96.8%
2022 92.03 90th 1514 94.1%
2023 89.42 118th 1502 92.1%
2024 84.53 183rd 1505 87.8%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.11 117th 1332 91.2%
2019 87.84 69th 1361 94.9%
2021 97.41 11th 1329 99.2%
2022 98.16 7th 1366 99.5%
2023 88.13 70th 1437 95.1%
2024 83.35 112th 1450 92.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.35 144th 1405 89.8%
2019 89.13 82nd 1424 94.2%
2021 92.66 75th 1440 94.8%
2022 88.99 106th 1458 92.7%
2023 89.19 103rd 1459 92.9%
2024 83.09 178th 1455 87.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.33 486th 612 20.6%
2021 71.77 88th 494 82.2%
2022 69.52 95th 500 81.0%
2023 54.17 371st 582 36.3%
2024 69.91 67th 669 90.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.15 156th 1413 89.0%
2019 85.31 159th 1430 88.9%
2021 94.37 49th 1444 96.6%
2022 92.61 66th 1464 95.5%
2023 84.75 157th 1461 89.3%
2024 82.78 192nd 1464 86.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.18 42nd 927 95.5%
2019 90.38 45th 949 95.3%
2021 99.87 1st 896 99.9%
2022 94.62 21st 927 97.7%
2023 85.06 78th 933 91.6%
2024 80.67 105th 924 88.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.63 258th 1178 78.1%
2019 75.73 236th 1183 80.1%
2021 89.23 67th 1172 94.3%
2022 86.20 100th 1194 91.6%
2023 81.59 162nd 1183 86.3%
2024 78.33 219th 1166 81.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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 Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 232 87 16 39 1 0 16 0 391
2018 212 68 17 39 1 0 11 0 348
2019 221 75 18 27 0 0 8 0 349
2020 217 72 17 24 0 0 9 0 339
2021 193 68 13 23 0 0 11 0 308
2022 212 76 8 25 0 1 18 0 340
2023 201 82 10 32 0 2 20 0 347

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 391 23.9 16.3 42.5
2018 348 22.8 15.2 28.7
2019 349 22.3 15.6 27.2
2020 339 24.0 14.1 25.7
2021 308 25.1 12.2 19.8
2022 340 26.2 12.9 22.1
2023 347 22.2 15.6 36.9

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 Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 391 23.9 16.3 42.5
2018 348 22.8 15.2 28.7
2019 349 22.3 15.6 27.2
2020 339 24.0 14.1 25.7
2021 308 25.1 12.2 19.8
2022 340 26.2 12.9 22.1
2023 347 22.2 15.6 36.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $809 (8.8%) $8,426 (91.2%) $9,234

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawks Nest STEAM Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawks Nest STEAM Academy)77.690
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)56.455.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Hawks Nest STEAM Academy)70.761.7
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)51.840.6
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawks Nest STEAM Academy)72.269.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)49.547.5
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Hawks Nest STEAM Academy)85.271.2
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)53.648.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawks Nest STEAM Academy)84.282.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gaston County Schools)52.548.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Hawks Nest STEAM Academy)80.778.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Gaston County Schools)50.642.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349347
 0.6%
African American7582
 9.3%
American Indian00
Asian1810
 44.4%
Hispanic2732
 18.5%
Pacific Islander02
White221201
 9%
Two or More Races820
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.2%36.9%
 9.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 347 students attended Hawks Nest STEAM Academy.

Students at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy are 58% White, 24% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy ranks 183rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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