Valdese Elementary School

298 Praley Street
Valdese, NC 28690
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valdese Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valdese Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Valdese Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valdese Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1080 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
42%
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52%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
3%
25%
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White
77%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valdese Elementary School's ranking?
Valdese Elementary School is ranked #1080 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Valdese Elementary School?
522 students attend Valdese Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Valdese Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valdese Elementary School?
Valdese Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valdese Elementary School offer ?
Valdese Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valdese Elementary School part of?
Valdese Elementary School is part of Burke County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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