Valdese Elementary

www.burke.k12.nc.us/valdese/

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valdese Elementary School, located at 298 Praley Street in Valdese, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Burke County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for its diverse student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Valdese Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while emphasizing the development of essential life skills and character values.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit community in the town of Valdese, which allows for strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders. Through various programs and initiatives, the faculty and staff work diligently to address the unique needs of each student, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to enhance the overall educational experience. For families looking for more detailed information regarding the school's calendar, curriculum, or specific administrative policies, the official website at [http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/valdese/](http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/valdese/) serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.

521

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valdese Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	40
Black	12
Asian	33
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
400 (76.8 %)
Hispanic
40 (7.7 %)
Asian
33 (6.3 %)
Two or More
33 (6.3 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)874-0704
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/valdese/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
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 37

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valdese Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valdese Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	50.1%
Male	260	49.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th