NCPrimaryTSIATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Saint Stephens Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Conover, North Carolina|Catawba County Schools
Conover, NC 28613
School Profile
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
730
Student:Teacher
14.3:1
Locale
Urban
District
Catawba County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.6%
Phone
(828)256-2570School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
35%
27th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
38%
45th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
5.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
6 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1
Near average in NCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
803
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
51
96% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.33000001
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.33000001
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,487
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,157
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,166
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 55%Local 26%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% 1yr+39.6% 5yr
Hickory, NC metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
22.2%
Below 150% poverty line
5.2%
Unemployment rate
11.9%
Uninsured residents
12.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,231
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,076
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
624 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
548 (26%)
Other Health Impairment
320 (15%)
Autism
247 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
139 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
36 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
711
Current enrollment
Stable(+0% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Stephens Elementary
Saint Stephens Elementary currently enrolls 730 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.
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