SNOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Snow Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Catawba County Schools school district, located in Hickory, NC with about 581 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 36 teachers, Snow Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Snow Creek Elementary, located in Hickory, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Catawba County School District. Committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation, the school emphasizes academic growth and character development within a supportive, community-focused environment. By leveraging resources from the broader district, Snow Creek works to engage students in a curriculum that balances core subjects with the social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong learning.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents partner to foster a safe and encouraging space for young learners. As part of the Catawba County system, Snow Creek Elementary utilizes modern educational standards to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. For families looking for more detailed information on enrollment, current faculty news, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an updated digital presence through the official Catawba County Schools website.

For more information, contact Snow Creek Elementary at (828) 256-2335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3238 Snow Creek Rd
Hickory, NC 28601
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SNOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hickory, NC with about 581 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
581
Teachers:
36.89
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 581 students

White
64.5%
Hispanic/Latino
24.4%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black or African American
4.0%
Asian
2.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.