Snow Creek Elementary

www.frco.k12.va.us

194 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Snow Creek Elementary School, located at 5393 Snow Creek Rd in Penhook, Virginia, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Franklin County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. By focusing on essential core subjects and encouraging a supportive classroom environment, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

As a part of the Franklin County school system, Snow Creek Elementary benefits from the district's broader mission to provide quality instruction and resources to all students in the area. The school serves as a hub for the local Penhook community, emphasizing the importance of parent and family involvement in the educational process. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative information can visit their official district website at http://www.frco.k12.va.us.

194

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Snow Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	9
Black	19
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
140 (72.2 %)
Two or More
25 (12.9 %)
Black
19 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)483-5599
Website:	http://www.frco.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
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 17

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 27