Snow Creek Elementary

Summary:

Snow Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Penhook, Virginia, serving 194 students in grades PK-5. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Franklin County Public Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Snow Creek Elementary has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, with students outperforming the district and state averages on Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in Mathematics, English Reading, and VA Studies. This strong performance is reflected in the school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking in the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools.

While Snow Creek Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (72.16%) compared to nearby schools, the school has been able to support diverse student populations, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In fact, the school ranks in the top 5% of Virginia elementary schools for the performance of its low-income students. This suggests that the school's success is not solely dependent on its racial composition, but rather on its ability to provide a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5393 Snow Creek Rd
       Penhook, VA  24137


(540) 483-5599

District: Franklin County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,480 Help


Students who attend Snow Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle
High:    Franklin County High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
Two or more races:
15.4%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.4% Help


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Compare Details Snow Creek Elementary ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.2%), two or more races (15.4%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Snow Creek Elementary is 11, which is the 6th best among 12 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Snow Creek Elementary is $10,480. 7 elementary schools in the Franklin County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Snow Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Snow Creek Elementary 275th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Snow Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Franklin County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County Public Schools 38th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Snow Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Snow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.25 502nd 1062 52.7%
2006 78.98 130th 1071 87.9%
2007 69.31 292nd 1083 73.0%
2008 72.45 232nd 1081 78.5%
2009 77.58 142nd 1082 86.9%
2010 67.91 310th 1113 72.1%
2011 63.64 390th 1117 65.1%
2012 83.53 83rd 1117 92.6%
2013 65.83 364th 1120 67.5%
2014 83.85 103rd 1110 90.7%
2015 86.90 43rd 1100 96.1%
2016 77.55 186th 1096 83.0%
2017 81.36 134th 1099 87.8%
2018 78.96 174th 1097 84.1%
2019 75.30 239th 1105 78.4%
2021 88.02 105th 1103 90.5%
2022 74.98 280th 1109 74.8%
2023 67.10 382nd 1114 65.7%
2024 75.37 275th 1114 75.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Snow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.29 104th 1036 90.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Snow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.21 471st 1100 57.2%
2024 57.95 499th 1098 54.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Snow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.19 257th 1093 76.5%
2024 85.20 103rd 1101 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Snow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.25 423rd 984 57.0%
2024 53.68 512th 979 47.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Snow Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 184 184
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 153 153
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 156 156
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 162 162
1993 146 26 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1994 130 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1995 131 26 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1996 131 26 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1997 125 29 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 134 32 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1999 145 27 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2000 167 34 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 198
2001 160 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2002 146 29 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2003 146 29 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2004 154 25 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2005 141 25 1 4 0 n/a n/a 1 172
2006 150 26 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2007 158 29 0 6 1 n/a n/a 2 196
2008 165 30 1 5 1 n/a n/a 2 204
2009 146 33 0 5 1 n/a n/a 2 187
2010 157 35 0 6 0 n/a n/a 6 204
2011 174 33 0 7 1 0 4 0 219
2012 171 24 1 7 0 0 15 0 218
2013 176 18 1 7 0 0 13 0 215
2014 162 24 1 13 0 0 12 0 212
2015 176 24 0 13 0 0 8 0 221
2016 171 20 0 10 0 0 9 0 210
2017 167 16 2 13 0 0 12 0 210
2018 170 13 2 12 0 0 7 0 204
2019 167 12 1 11 0 0 10 0 201
2020 184 21 1 10 0 0 14 0 230
2021 160 24 0 11 0 0 15 0 210
2022 148 17 0 14 0 1 26 0 206
2023 140 19 0 9 1 0 25 0 194
2024 148 19 1 7 1 0 32 0 208

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 Snow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 184 11.3 16.2 n/a
1990 153 10.1 15.1 n/a
1991 156 9.6 16.2 n/a
1992 162 9.8 16.5 n/a
1993 173 10.1 17.1 n/a
1994 156 8.5 n/a 19.9
1995 159 n/a 0.0 32.7
1996 159 n/a 0.0 32.7
1997 156 n/a 0.0 35.9
1998 168 n/a 0.0 33.9
1999 174 8.7 20.0 49.4
2000 198 n/a 0.0 45
2001 196 14.0 14.0 49
2002 176 20.6 8.5 48.9
2003 176 20.6 8.5 48.9
2004 183 18.0 10.2 57.9
2005 172 16.0 10.8 53.2
2006 179 23.0 7.8 57.5
2007 196 18.6 10.5 57.7
2008 204 13.0 15.7 55.9
2009 187 15.0 12.5 68.6
2010 204 15.0 13.6 69.7
2011 219 15.0 14.6 67.1
2012 218 14.1 15.3 65.1
2013 215 16.3 13.1 72.6
2014 212 16.1 13.1 64.6
2015 221 16.0 13.8 63.8
2016 210 15.0 14.0 55.7
2017 210 15.6 13.4 55.7
2018 204 18.0 11.3 60.3
2019 201 16.6 12.1 56.2
2020 230 16.6 13.8 63
2021 210 17.6 11.9 n/a
2022 206 15.6 13.1 70.4
2023 194 16.2 11.9 74.7
2024 208 18.8 11.0 77.4

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 Snow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 184 11.3 16.2 n/a
1990 153 10.1 15.1 n/a
1991 156 9.6 16.2 n/a
1992 162 9.8 16.5 n/a
1993 173 10.1 17.1 n/a
1994 156 8.5 n/a 19.9
1995 159 n/a 0.0 32.7
1996 159 n/a 0.0 32.7
1997 156 n/a 0.0 35.9
1998 168 n/a 0.0 33.9
1999 174 8.7 20.0 49.4
2000 198 n/a 0.0 45
2001 196 14.0 14.0 49
2002 176 20.6 8.5 48.9
2003 176 20.6 8.5 48.9
2004 183 18.0 10.2 57.9
2005 172 16.0 10.8 53.2
2006 179 23.0 7.8 57.5
2007 196 18.6 10.5 57.7
2008 204 13.0 15.7 55.9
2009 187 15.0 12.5 68.6
2010 204 15.0 13.6 69.7
2011 219 15.0 14.6 67.1
2012 218 14.1 15.3 65.1
2013 215 16.3 13.1 72.6
2014 212 16.1 13.1 64.6
2015 221 16.0 13.8 63.8
2016 210 15.0 14.0 55.7
2017 210 15.6 13.4 55.7
2018 204 18.0 11.3 60.3
2019 201 16.6 12.1 56.2
2020 230 16.6 13.8 63
2021 210 17.6 11.9 n/a
2022 206 15.6 13.1 70.4
2023 194 16.2 11.9 74.7
2024 208 18.8 11.0 77.4

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 Snow Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $876 (10.5%) $7,490 (89.5%) $8,366
2020 $526 (6.2%) $8,000 (93.8%) $8,526
2021 $1,713 (16.3%) $8,767 (83.7%) $10,480

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Snow Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 382nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Snow Creek Elementary)9383.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Snow Creek Elementary)7880.7
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7470.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Snow Creek Elementary)9366.7
 26.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8777.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Snow Creek Elementary)8769.7
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)7973.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Snow Creek Elementary)8996.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County Public Schools)8682.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Snow Creek Elementary)8573.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Franklin County Public Schools)8368.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Snow Creek Elementary)8580.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Franklin County Public Schools)8274
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students201194
 3.5%
African American1219
 58.3%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White167140
 16.2%
Two or More Races1025
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%74.7%
 18.5%


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Snow Creek Elementary ranks 275th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Snow Creek Elementary.

Students at Snow Creek Elementary are 71% White, 15% Two or more races, 9% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Snow Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benjamin Franklin Middle
High : Franklin County High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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