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#228 of 404 private schools in NC
First Wesleyan Christian School
Elementary School · Gastonia, NC
A private elementary school in Gastonia, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
208A S CHURCH ST, Gastonia, NC 28054
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where First Wesleyan Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,390/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gastonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,524
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Woodhill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
First Wesleyan Christian School is listed in Gastonia, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Wesleyan Christian School
First Wesleyan Christian School is a private elementary school in Gastonia, NC, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Wesleyan Christian School
What grades does First Wesleyan Christian School serve?
First Wesleyan Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend First Wesleyan Christian School?
First Wesleyan Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Wesleyan Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Wesleyan Christian School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Wesleyan Christian School rank in NC?
First Wesleyan Christian School ranks #228 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is First Wesleyan Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Wesleyan Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Wesleyan Christian School a private school?
Yes, First Wesleyan Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Methodist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Wesleyan Christian School a religious school?
First Wesleyan Christian School has a Methodist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Methodist
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gaston County
- Phone
- (478) 550-6014
- Area population (ZIP 28054)
- 39,493
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28054; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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