Saint Stephens Elementary

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/StStephensElementary/default.aspx

698 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Saint Stephens Elementary School, located in Conover, North Carolina, is a part of the Catawba County Schools district. Serving students in the Saint Stephens community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It acts as a foundational pillar for local families, focusing on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement.

The school is known for its dedication to building a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding community. By leveraging resources within the Catawba County school system, Saint Stephens Elementary provides students with opportunities to explore core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging extracurricular participation. Through its mission to promote both intellectual and social-emotional success, the school strives to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

698

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saint Stephens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	258
Black	117
Asian	47
Two or More	58

Hispanic
258 (37.0 %)
White
218 (31.2 %)
Black
117 (16.8 %)
Two or More
58 (8.3 %)
Asian
47 (6.7 %)

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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)256-2570
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/StStephensElementary/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	692
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 85