First Wesleyan Christian School
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–6
Gastonia, NC
208A S Church St, Gastonia, NC 28054
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Gastonia since at least 2011
In Gastonia, North Carolina, First Wesleyan Christian School is a Methodist private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 153 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 153
- Teachers
- 13.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 91 girls, 62 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Methodist
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 79% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 77 Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Wesleyan Christian School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about First Wesleyan Christian School
What grades does First Wesleyan Christian School serve?
First Wesleyan Christian School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend First Wesleyan Christian School?
About 153 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Wesleyan Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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