S W Snowden Elementary

Summary:

S W Snowden Elementary is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Aurora, North Carolina, with a student population of 190. The school is part of the Beaufort County Schools district, which is ranked 116 out of 242 districts in the state.

S W Snowden Elementary stands out for several key reasons. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (63.68%) compared to nearby schools, which have a more diverse racial composition. Academically, S W Snowden consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the Beaufort County Schools district and the state averages. Additionally, over 98% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite this, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 12.7 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

The consistent underperformance of S W Snowden Elementary, coupled with the racial and socioeconomic disparities, suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. This raises concerns about equity in the education system and highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its student population. Nearby schools like Oaks Road Academy, Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary, and Bridgeton Elementary may provide a more diverse and academically successful learning environment for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 693 North 7th Street
       Aurora, NC  27806-9243


(252) 322-5351

District: Beaufort County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1233rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,107 Help


Students who attend S W Snowden Elementary usually attend:

High:    Southside High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.7%
White:
21.6%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Compare Details S W Snowden Elementary ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Beaufort County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details S W Snowden Elementary ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details S W Snowden Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Beaufort County Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (63.7%), White (21.6%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Beaufort County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at S W Snowden Elementary is 11.1, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Beaufort County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at S W Snowden Elementary is $15,107, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Beaufort County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

S W Snowden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks S W Snowden Elementary 1233rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See S W Snowden Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks S W Snowden Elementary 512th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See S W Snowden Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Beaufort County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort County Schools 116th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for S W Snowden Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.70 1222nd 1276 4.2%
2007 4.45 1274th 1293 1.5%
2008 14.31 1195th 1324 9.7%
2009 12.22 1242nd 1354 8.3%
2010 10.23 1288th 1363 5.5%
2011 10.16 1308th 1381 5.3%
2012 17.57 1243rd 1388 10.4%
2013 15.86 1247th 1403 11.1%
2014 11.27 1276th 1390 8.2%
2015 15.07 1278th 1440 11.3%
2016 18.66 1223rd 1425 14.2%
2017 26.45 1129th 1429 21.0%
2018 36.74 976th 1434 31.9%
2019 29.51 1108th 1473 24.8%
2021 27.41 1065th 1489 28.5%
2022 11.89 1410th 1514 6.9%
2023 16.32 1318th 1502 12.3%
2024 22.71 1233rd 1505 18.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.46 467th 1332 64.9%
2019 43.70 817th 1361 40.0%
2021 45.64 678th 1329 49.0%
2022 35.17 932nd 1366 31.8%
2023 27.15 1139th 1437 20.7%
2024 28.30 1162nd 1450 19.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.35 1347th 1424 5.4%
2021 10.46 1356th 1440 5.8%
2022 22.11 1216th 1458 16.6%
2023 33.42 995th 1459 31.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.83 495th 1413 65.0%
2019 30.56 1092nd 1430 23.6%
2023 17.78 1276th 1461 12.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.26 270th 927 70.9%
2019 45.99 507th 949 46.6%
2021 41.92 475th 896 47.0%
2022 30.55 688th 927 25.8%
2023 21.26 814th 933 12.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for S W Snowden Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 38.22 425th 620 31.5%
2009 45.38 408th 630 35.2%
2010 41.35 441st 640 31.1%
2011 35.56 476th 648 26.5%
2012 51.01 393rd 662 40.6%
2013 19.58 556th 673 17.4%
2014 11.27 571st 627 8.9%
2015 16.32 605th 705 14.2%
2016 26.32 527th 692 23.8%
2017 14.18 612th 694 11.8%
2018 12.05 621st 691 10.1%
2019 42.31 449th 737 39.1%
2021 29.31 525th 741 29.1%
2022 30.57 559th 786 28.9%
2023 30.73 546th 784 30.4%
2024 37.60 512th 793 35.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.64 168th 639 73.7%
2021 20.48 546th 633 13.7%
2022 52.88 283rd 689 58.9%
2023 45.71 377th 735 48.7%
2024 41.44 429th 743 42.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.51 449th 733 38.7%
2023 43.91 405th 731 44.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.21 510th 747 31.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at S W Snowden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.03 405th 494 18.0%
2019 68.75 104th 519 80.0%
2021 37.15 323rd 533 39.4%
2022 59.91 159th 550 71.1%
2023 37.73 341st 559 39.0%
2024 43.22 301st 560 46.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

S W Snowden Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for S W Snowden Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 380 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 188 356 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 161 340 0 0 0 n/a n/a 34 535
1991 127 319 0 0 0 n/a n/a 32 478
1992 144 322 0 0 0 n/a n/a 32 498
1993 148 302 0 0 0 n/a n/a 18 468
1994 153 295 0 0 0 n/a n/a 21 469
1995 164 323 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 164 323 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 149 351 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 141 362 0 2 0 n/a n/a -1 504
1999 155 355 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 131 357 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 101 327 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 41 190 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2003 41 190 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2004 47 153 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 40 148 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2006 35 137 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2007 29 130 0 4 0 n/a n/a 12 175
2008 51 183 n/a 7 n/a n/a n/a 18 259
2009 65 178 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2010 50 177 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2011 64 141 2 17 0 0 14 0 238
2012 43 141 1 14 0 0 10 0 209
2013 41 124 0 13 0 0 9 0 187
2014 33 117 0 13 0 0 8 0 171
2015 40 117 0 13 0 0 10 0 180
2016 31 121 0 12 0 0 10 0 174
2017 42 116 0 11 0 0 17 0 186
2018 35 113 0 3 0 0 18 0 169
2019 44 118 1 5 0 0 16 0 184
2020 44 98 1 5 0 0 19 0 167
2021 39 99 1 8 0 0 19 0 166
2022 39 115 1 7 0 0 19 0 181
2023 41 121 1 8 0 0 19 0 190

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at S W Snowden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 34.0 16.6 43.5
1989 544 34.0 16.0 65.4
1990 535 33.0 16.2 62.1
1991 478 34.0 14.0 69.5
1992 498 34.0 14.6 43
1993 468 29.0 16.1 57.8
1994 469 31.0 15.1 58.9
1995 487 33.0 14.8 52.2
1996 487 33.0 14.8 52.2
1997 501 34.0 14.7 53.1
1998 504 38.0 13.3 57.6
1999 518 38.0 13.6 68.7
2000 493 38.0 13.0 73
2001 433 38.0 11.4 n/a
2002 236 38.0 6.2 0
2003 236 38.0 6.2 0
2004 205 38.0 5.4 91.7
2005 191 38.0 5.0 91.1
2006 173 38.0 4.6 98.3
2007 175 n/a n/a 90.8
2008 259 25.0 10.4 n/a
2009 248 24.0 10.3 85.5
2010 236 23.9 9.8 91.9
2011 238 23.0 10.3 92.4
2012 209 20.5 10.1 82.3
2013 187 18.8 9.9 90.4
2014 171 18.0 9.5 98.2
2015 180 16.0 11.2 96.7
2016 174 16.0 10.8 98.3
2017 186 17.5 10.5 96.2
2018 169 16.0 10.5 98.2
2019 184 16.4 11.1 97.8
2020 167 14.9 11.1 96.4
2021 166 13.0 12.7 98.2
2022 181 16.0 11.3 98.3
2023 190 17.0 11.1 98.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio S W Snowden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 34.0 16.6 43.5
1989 544 34.0 16.0 65.4
1990 535 33.0 16.2 62.1
1991 478 34.0 14.0 69.5
1992 498 34.0 14.6 43
1993 468 29.0 16.1 57.8
1994 469 31.0 15.1 58.9
1995 487 33.0 14.8 52.2
1996 487 33.0 14.8 52.2
1997 501 34.0 14.7 53.1
1998 504 38.0 13.3 57.6
1999 518 38.0 13.6 68.7
2000 493 38.0 13.0 73
2001 433 38.0 11.4 n/a
2002 236 38.0 6.2 0
2003 236 38.0 6.2 0
2004 205 38.0 5.4 91.7
2005 191 38.0 5.0 91.1
2006 173 38.0 4.6 98.3
2007 175 n/a n/a 90.8
2008 259 25.0 10.4 n/a
2009 248 24.0 10.3 85.5
2010 236 23.9 9.8 91.9
2011 238 23.0 10.3 92.4
2012 209 20.5 10.1 82.3
2013 187 18.8 9.9 90.4
2014 171 18.0 9.5 98.2
2015 180 16.0 11.2 96.7
2016 174 16.0 10.8 98.3
2017 186 17.5 10.5 96.2
2018 169 16.0 10.5 98.2
2019 184 16.4 11.1 97.8
2020 167 14.9 11.1 96.4
2021 166 13.0 12.7 98.2
2022 181 16.0 11.3 98.3
2023 190 17.0 11.1 98.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for S W Snowden Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,256 (14.9%) $12,852 (85.1%) $15,107

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on S W Snowden Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1108th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1318th of 1502 Elementary schools
 12.5%
Ranks 449th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 546th of 784 Middle schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (S W Snowden Elementary)26.133.3
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaufort County Schools)68.157.6
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (S W Snowden Elementary)30.426.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Beaufort County Schools)56.546.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (S W Snowden Elementary)45.525
 20.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort County Schools)60.955.9
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (S W Snowden Elementary)36.437.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Beaufort County Schools)58.752.2
 6.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (S W Snowden Elementary)72.221.4
 50.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort County Schools)50.449.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (S W Snowden Elementary)33.335.7
 2.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Beaufort County Schools)48.839.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (S W Snowden Elementary)77.850
 27.8%
   5th Grade Science (Beaufort County Schools)58.758.5
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (S W Snowden Elementary)5020.8
 29.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort County Schools)60.846.6
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (S W Snowden Elementary)5541.7
 13.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Beaufort County Schools)52.942.9
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (S W Snowden Elementary)58.311.1
 47.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort County Schools)62.346.5
 15.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (S W Snowden Elementary)66.722.2
 44.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Beaufort County Schools)51.539.9
 11.6%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (S W Snowden Elementary)22.248
 25.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort County Schools)43.539.1
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (S W Snowden Elementary)38.948
 9.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Beaufort County Schools)47.642.2
 5.4%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (S W Snowden Elementary)88.964
 24.9%
   8th Grade Science (Beaufort County Schools)69.963.3
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students184190
 3.3%
African American118121
 2.5%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White4441
 6.8%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%98.4%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended S W Snowden Elementary.

S W Snowden Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.1% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend S W Snowden Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Southside High

Students at S W Snowden Elementary are 64% African American, 22% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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