How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Saint Stephens Elementary | Saint Stephens High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Conover, NC | Hickory, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 711 | 1,268 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.5% | 48.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Saint Stephens Elementary | Saint Stephens High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,509 | $12,509 |
| District | Catawba County Schools | Catawba County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Saint Stephens Elementary | Saint Stephens High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.3% | 44.2% |
| African American | 20.5% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.7% | 34.9% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Saint Stephens Elementary | Saint Stephens High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 355.5:1 | 317:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.3% | 52.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 67 | 64 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.