- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, NC
S W Snowden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S W Snowden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370033000098
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S W Snowden Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 117
- students enrolled
S W Snowden Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
S W Snowden Elementary shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 370033000098 · Aurora, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 6.9:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (794 students)
S W Snowden Elementary shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
S W Snowden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
794 students
- P S Jones Midd
P S Jones Middle
659 students
- Bath Elementar
Bath Elementary
511 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary
484 students
- Chocowinity Pr
Chocowinity Primary
484 students
- This school 117
S W Snowden Elementary
117 students
What this shows S W Snowden Elementary reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How S W Snowden Elementary compares
S W Snowden Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
White 22.2%
Two or More 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, S W Snowden Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S W Snowden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P S Jones Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S W Snowden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about S W Snowden Elementary
How many students attend S W Snowden Elementary?
S W Snowden Elementary has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, NC. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S W Snowden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S W Snowden Elementary is 6.9:1, which is 56% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S W Snowden Elementary?
98.4% of students at S W Snowden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S W Snowden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S W Snowden Elementary is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Aurora, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S W Snowden Elementary?
S W Snowden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides S W Snowden Elementary, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), P S Jones Middle (659 students), and Bath Elementary (511 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.