Dudley Shoals Elementary

1500 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630

dses.caldwellschools.com/

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

437

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dudley Shoals Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	32
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

White
372 (85.1 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.3 %)
Two or More
20 (4.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caldwell County Schools
Phone:	(828)396-3457
Website:	http://dses.caldwellschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67