DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dudley Shoals Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caldwell County Schools school district, located in Granite Falls, NC with about 481 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Dudley Shoals Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dudley Shoals Elementary, located in Granite Falls, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Caldwell County school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, emphasizing academic achievement alongside character development. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the community, Dudley Shoals aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a welcoming, student-centered atmosphere.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to help children reach their full potential. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school encourages extracurricular involvement and school spirit to build a well-rounded educational experience. For families looking for current information, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on programs, the school maintains an official website that serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

For more information, contact Dudley Shoals Elementary at (828) 396-3457 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630-8424
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DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Granite Falls, NC with about 481 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
481
Teachers:
31.04
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 481 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DUDLEY SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.