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Snowville Elementary

Summary:

Snowville Elementary is a public elementary school in Hiwassee, Virginia, serving 215 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pulaski County Public Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Snowville Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Reading compared to the district and state. Snowville Elementary has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 50% of Virginia elementary schools in recent years. However, the school has a predominantly White student population, with a lower representation of minority student groups.

Despite the high percentage of students from low-income families at Snowville Elementary, the school is able to maintain its academic excellence, indicating its ability to provide effective support and resources for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools within the Pulaski County Public Schools district, such as Pulaski Elementary, Critzer Elementary, and Riverlawn Elementary, Snowville Elementary generally outperforms its counterparts in academic achievement and statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4858 Lead Mine Rd
       Hiwassee, VA  24347

(540) 643-0766

District: Pulaski County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,773 Help


Students who attend Snowville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pulaski County Middle
High:    Pulaski County Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Two or more races:
5.1%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Compare Details Snowville Elementary ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Pulaski County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.83. (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.
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Compare Details Snowville Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pulaski County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Snowville Elementary is $6,773, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Snowville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Snowville Elementary 284th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Snowville Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pulaski County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Public Schools 68th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Snowville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Snowville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.31 462nd 1062 56.5%
2006 55.20 517th 1071 51.7%
2007 52.59 558th 1083 48.5%
2008 53.66 549th 1081 49.2%
2009 38.74 809th 1082 25.2%
2010 52.22 602nd 1113 45.9%
2011 64.73 375th 1117 66.4%
2012 83.86 76th 1117 93.2%
2013 68.22 337th 1120 69.9%
2014 77.12 188th 1110 83.1%
2015 81.53 135th 1100 87.7%
2016 77.41 190th 1096 82.7%
2017 83.45 102nd 1099 90.7%
2018 84.66 95th 1097 91.3%
2019 80.95 151st 1105 86.3%
2021 73.96 287th 1103 74.0%
2022 69.38 363rd 1109 67.3%
2023 57.55 516th 1114 53.7%
2024 74.83 284th 1114 74.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Snowville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.81 217th 1036 79.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Snowville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.53 466th 1100 57.6%
2024 69.35 344th 1098 68.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Snowville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.74 476th 1093 56.5%
2024 72.82 293rd 1101 73.4%
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Rank History for White students at Snowville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.85 703rd 984 28.6%
2024 47.90 589th 979 39.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Snowville 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 110 110
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 104 104
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 102 102
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 104 104
1993 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1994 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1995 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1996 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1997 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1998 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1999 163 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2000 188 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a -4 186
2001 202 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 201 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2003 201 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2004 213 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2005 244 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2006 239 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 250
2007 245 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 258
2008 209 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 218
2009 192 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 203
2010 200 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 208
2011 191 4 0 1 2 0 8 0 206
2012 174 3 0 2 1 0 10 0 190
2013 165 2 0 3 0 0 10 0 180
2014 159 2 0 3 0 0 12 0 176
2015 155 2 0 3 0 0 7 0 167
2016 147 2 0 1 0 0 8 0 158
2017 159 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 166
2018 150 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 155
2019 135 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 139
2020 138 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 145
2021 173 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 183
2022 186 3 1 4 0 0 9 0 203
2023 194 5 1 4 0 0 11 0 215

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 Snowville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 110 6.7 16.4 n/a
1990 104 6.9 15.0 n/a
1991 102 7.2 14.1 n/a
1992 104 7.3 14.2 n/a
1993 143 7.0 20.4 n/a
1994 140 7.7 n/a 21.4
1995 168 n/a 0.0 25
1996 168 n/a 0.0 25
1997 163 n/a 0.0 19.6
1998 163 n/a 0.0 17.8
1999 164 9.0 18.2 26.8
2000 186 n/a 0.0 25.8
2001 205 14.0 14.6 34.1
2002 206 20.0 10.3 35
2003 206 20.0 10.3 35
2004 216 19.0 11.4 32.9
2005 252 17.0 14.8 33.7
2006 250 19.0 13.2 29.1
2007 258 21.1 12.2 35
2008 218 15.9 13.7 36
2009 203 16.1 12.6 32.2
2010 208 16.2 12.8 38.2
2011 206 16.5 12.4 41.3
2012 190 15.6 12.1 42.6
2013 180 15.3 11.7 42.8
2014 176 14.6 11.9 43.8
2015 167 15.0 11.1 44.3
2016 158 15.0 10.5 43
2017 166 14.6 11.3 48.8
2018 155 13.6 11.3 54.2
2019 139 12.6 10.9 80.6
2020 145 12.6 11.4 81.4
2021 183 14.9 12.2 n/a
2022 203 15.4 13.1 58.1
2023 215 15.7 13.6 78.1

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 Snowville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 110 6.7 16.4 n/a
1990 104 6.9 15.0 n/a
1991 102 7.2 14.1 n/a
1992 104 7.3 14.2 n/a
1993 143 7.0 20.4 n/a
1994 140 7.7 n/a 21.4
1995 168 n/a 0.0 25
1996 168 n/a 0.0 25
1997 163 n/a 0.0 19.6
1998 163 n/a 0.0 17.8
1999 164 9.0 18.2 26.8
2000 186 n/a 0.0 25.8
2001 205 14.0 14.6 34.1
2002 206 20.0 10.3 35
2003 206 20.0 10.3 35
2004 216 19.0 11.4 32.9
2005 252 17.0 14.8 33.7
2006 250 19.0 13.2 29.1
2007 258 21.1 12.2 35
2008 218 15.9 13.7 36
2009 203 16.1 12.6 32.2
2010 208 16.2 12.8 38.2
2011 206 16.5 12.4 41.3
2012 190 15.6 12.1 42.6
2013 180 15.3 11.7 42.8
2014 176 14.6 11.9 43.8
2015 167 15.0 11.1 44.3
2016 158 15.0 10.5 43
2017 166 14.6 11.3 48.8
2018 155 13.6 11.3 54.2
2019 139 12.6 10.9 80.6
2020 145 12.6 11.4 81.4
2021 183 14.9 12.2 n/a
2022 203 15.4 13.1 58.1
2023 215 15.7 13.6 78.1

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 Snowville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $331 (3.6%) $8,856 (96.4%) $9,187
2020 $365 (3.9%) $9,086 (96.1%) $9,450
2021 $213 (3.1%) $6,560 (96.9%) $6,773

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Snowville Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 516th of 1114 Elementary schools
 32.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Snowville Elementary)8859.3
 28.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Public Schools)8265.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Snowville Elementary)8359.3
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Pulaski County Public Schools)6760.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Snowville Elementary)9588.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Public Schools)7961.2
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Snowville Elementary)9094.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Pulaski County Public Schools)7467.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Snowville Elementary)8960
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Public Schools)8663
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Snowville Elementary)9561.5
 33.5%
   5th Grade Science (Pulaski County Public Schools)8560.4
 24.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Snowville Elementary)8961.5
 27.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Pulaski County Public Schools)7669
 7%
   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 Students139215
 54.7%
African American15
 400%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White135194
 43.7%
Two or More Races111
 1000%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.6%78.1%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Snowville Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Snowville Elementary.

Snowville Elementary ranks 284th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Snowville Elementary are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Snowville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pulaski County Middle
High : Pulaski County Senior High


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