Banoak Elementary

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

291 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Banoak Elementary School, located in Vale, North Carolina, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Catawba County Schools district. As a rural public school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment where students can develop both academically and socially. The school is dedicated to providing a balanced curriculum that meets state educational standards while promoting a culture of character development, responsibility, and lifelong learning for its K-6 student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Banoak Elementary focuses on integrating modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare its students for future success. The school benefits from the active involvement of parents and community members, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere that supports student growth. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Banoak Elementary aims to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and nurturing educational setting.

291

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banoak Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	20
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	23

White
233 (80.1 %)
Two or More
23 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.9 %)
Black
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
6 (2.1 %)

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:	(704)462-2849
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Banoak/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 37

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 36