Piedmont Community Charter School in Gastonia, NC

At a glance

Reported students

1,963

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

128.89

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina other enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,963

Piedmont Community Charter School: 1,963 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

15.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,868
Teachers (FTE): 106
Student–teacher ratio: 17.6:1

What the reported data says about Piedmont Community Charter School

Piedmont Community Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Gastonia. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Piedmont Community Charter. NCES reports 1,963 students for 2024–25.

Among 137 combined / other schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 569 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Piedmont Community Charter School

1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 128.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.2%
Students with disabilities: 9.7%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 2.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White48.8%
Hispanic23.4%
Black19.5%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Piedmont Community Charter School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Elementary · Gaston County Schools	KG–05	356	1 mi
Robinson Elementary Elementary · Gaston County Schools	PK–05	420	1.2 mi
Sherwood Elementary Elementary · Gaston County Schools	PK–05	553	1.5 mi
W P Grier Middle School Middle · Gaston County Schools	06–08	659	1.7 mi
Webb Street School Other · Gaston County Schools	PK–12	163	4.1 mi
Gaston Virtual Academy Other · Gaston County Schools	KG–12	283	4.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Piedmont Community Charter School

What grades does Piedmont Community Charter School serve?

Piedmont Community Charter School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Piedmont Community Charter.

How many students attend Piedmont Community Charter School?

Piedmont Community Charter School reported 1,963 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 137 North Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,868 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Piedmont Community Charter School?

The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 1,963 students and 128.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Piedmont Community Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Piedmont Community Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Piedmont Community Charter School in?

Piedmont Community Charter School is part of Piedmont Community Charter, based in Gastonia, NC, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Piedmont Community Charter School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (1 mi), Robinson Elementary (1.2 mi), Sherwood Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.