Balls Creek Elementary

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

679 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

679

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Balls Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	522
Hispanic	69
Black	13
Asian	27
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

White
522 (76.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (10.2 %)
Two or More
47 (6.9 %)
Asian
27 (4.0 %)
Black
13 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)464-4766
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/BallsCreek/default.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	655
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 18

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 97