Snow Creek Elementary

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

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

589

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Snow Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	129
Black	15
Asian	31
Two or More	43

White
371 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
129 (21.9 %)
Two or More
43 (7.3 %)
Asian
31 (5.3 %)
Black
15 (2.5 %)

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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)256-2335
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/snowcreek/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	523
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 12

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 86