S.W. Snowden Elementary School is a school located in Aurora, Beaufort County, North Carolina. It currently teaches grades pre-kindergarten to 8th grade.
Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, S W Snowden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Motto
Every Student, Every Class, Every Day
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2245 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
52%
24%
White
22%
42%
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S W Snowden Elementary School's ranking?
S W Snowden Elementary School is ranked #2245 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend S W Snowden Elementary School?
117 students attend S W Snowden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of S W Snowden Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S W Snowden Elementary School?
S W Snowden Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does S W Snowden Elementary School offer ?
S W Snowden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S W Snowden Elementary School part of?
S W Snowden Elementary School is part of Beaufort County Schools.
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