S W Snowden Elementary

Beaufort County Schools
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
190 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
S.W. Snowden Elementary School, located in Aurora, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Beaufort County School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and the personal development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and student engagement, the school strives to prepare its youth for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of Aurora, often acting as a focal point for local families. While it maintains a traditional elementary curriculum, the administration prioritizes building strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members to ensure a holistic approach to education. Through its ongoing commitment to student achievement, S.W. Snowden Elementary remains a vital pillar for the academic and social well-being of the children in the region.
190
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    121 (63.7 %)
  • White
    41 (21.6 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (10.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Beaufort County Schools
Phone: (252)322-5351
Website: http://www.beaufort.k12.nc.us/schools/s-w-snowden-school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio