BALLS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Balls Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Catawba County Schools school district, located in Newton, NC with about 693 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Balls Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Balls Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Newton, North Carolina, serving the local community as part of the Catawba County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a foundational educational program designed to support children in their early formative years. The campus fosters a nurturing environment where faculty and staff focus on balanced learning, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for future academic success.

Beyond core curriculum standards, Balls Creek Elementary emphasizes a strong sense of community and parent-teacher collaboration. By utilizing the resources of the Catawba County district, the school works to integrate modern educational tools and consistent student support services into daily instruction. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to create an engaging and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their personal best both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Balls Creek Elementary at (828) 464-4766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2620 Balls Creek Road
Newton, NC 28658-9650
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BALLS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newton, NC with about 693 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
693
Teachers:
40.07
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 693 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BALLS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
4.0%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.