Snow Creek Elementary School

5393 Snow Creek Rd
Penhook, VA 24137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 206 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 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 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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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 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#103 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Snow Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
80-84%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Snow Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
85-89%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Snow Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
60-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Snow Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Snow Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
72%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Snow Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Snow Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Snow Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Snow Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
206 students attend Snow Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Snow Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snow Creek Elementary School?
Snow Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Snow Creek Elementary School part of?
Snow Creek Elementary School is part of Franklin Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 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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