Snow Creek Elementary School

5393 Snow Creek Rd
Penhook, VA 24137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Snow Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Snow Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Snow Creek Elementary School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Snow Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snow Creek Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#103 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(20-21)
80-84%
54%
(20-21)
85-89%
69%
(20-21)
60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snow Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Snow Creek Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Snow Creek Elementary School?
208 students attend Snow Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Snow Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snow Creek Elementary School?
Snow Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snow Creek Elementary School offer ?
Snow Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Snow Creek Elementary School part of?
Snow Creek Elementary School is part of Franklin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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