Summary:
The city of Aurora, North Carolina has only one public elementary school, S W Snowden Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 190 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (63.68%), with a high percentage of students (98.42%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
S W Snowden Elementary has consistently performed below the Beaufort County Schools district and North Carolina state averages in standardized test scores, with its statewide ranking among elementary schools declining from 1410 out of 1514 in 2021-2022 to 1233 out of 1505 in 2023-2024. Despite the school's low academic performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 and higher-than-average spending per student of $15,107, suggesting that resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to improve student outcomes.
The data highlights the challenges faced by S W Snowden Elementary, a school serving a predominantly low-income, African American student population. The school's consistently low test scores, high poverty levels, and declining statewide ranking suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's resources, teaching practices, and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and address potential equity concerns.
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