Catawba Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Catawba, NC Grades PK–06 Rural: Fringe Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC SchoolScore™ C (61.3)
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Catawba Elementary School
Catawba, NC 28609
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (61.3)
450
Students
26.3
Teachers
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
(828)241-3131
Phone
http://catawbaes.catawbaschools.net/
Website

Catawba Elementary School is a public school administered by the Catawba County Schools district in Catawba, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 450 students enrolled; a 17.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
450.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.08:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 15% worse
Free Lunch %
99.3%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Catawba Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370069000278
State School ID
NC-180-324
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5415 Hudson Chapel Road
City
Catawba
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28609
County
Catawba County
Metro Area
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3710
State Leg. Upper
37045
State Leg. Lower
37089
Latitude
35.7019
Longitude
-81.0754
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
450
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.3
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 447 99.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Catawba County Schools
LEAID
3700690
State LEA ID
NC-180
Phone
(828)464-8333
Website
http://www.catawbaschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Newton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$206,413K
Federal Revenue
$38,866K
State Revenue
$113,091K
Local Revenue
$54,456K
Total Expenditure
$204,182K
Instruction Exp.
$112,207K
Support Services
$58,865K
Other Current Exp.
$9,016K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Catawba Elementary School

1
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Catawba · Other
0 mi
2
Mill Creek Middle
Claremont · Middle
3.6 mi
3
Claremont Elementary
Claremont · Elementary
3.9 mi
4
Bandys High
Catawba · High
4 mi
5
River Bend Middle
Claremont · Middle
4.2 mi
6
Bunker Hill High
Claremont · High
4.4 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Catawba Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Catawba Elementary School?
450 students are enrolled at Catawba Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Catawba Elementary School have?
Catawba Elementary School has 26.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Catawba Elementary School serve?
Catawba Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Catawba Elementary School a charter school?
Catawba Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Catawba Elementary School located in?
Catawba Elementary School is located in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Catawba Elementary School belong to?
Catawba Elementary School is part of the Catawba County Schools school district.
How much does Catawba County Schools spend per student?
The Catawba County Schools district spends approximately $453,737,778 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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