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Drexel Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Morganton, North Carolina|Burke County Schools

Morganton, NC 28655

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Upcoming Events

Oct
19
Mon
BMC Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Oct
20
Tue
BMC Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Nov
2
Mon
BMC early release/half dayhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Nov
2
Mon
1/2 Day Early Dismissal at 11:20, Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide
Nov
3
Tue
Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Nov
11
Wed
BMC HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
478
Student:Teacher
15.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Burke County Schools
Econ. Disadvantaged
99.4%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
47%
52th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
49%
65th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
5.7%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
47 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
436
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
32
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,261
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,298
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,847
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 22%State 62%Local 16%
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)
28.3%
Below 150% poverty line
6.3%
Unemployment rate
10.9%
Uninsured residents
15.5%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,921
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,767
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
566 (32%)
Speech/Language Impairment
342 (19%)
Other Health Impairment
274 (16%)
Autism
205 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
117 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
47 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

477
Current enrollment
Stable(+9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 19, 2026
BMC Teacher Workday
Staff Day
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
BMC Teacher Workday
Staff Day
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
BMC early release/half day
half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Burke County Schools. Drexel Elementary follows the district calendar.

DateEvent
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
BMC HolidayDistrict-wide
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
BMC early release/half dayDistrict-wide
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
1/2 Day Early Dismissal at 11:20, Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
BMC HolidayDistrict-wide
Wed, Nov 25, 2026
BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Wed, Nov 25, 2026
No School - Happy Thanksgiving!District-wide
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
BMC HolidayDistrict-wide
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
BMC HolidayDistrict-wide
Thu, Dec 3, 2026
BMC early release/half dayDistrict-wide
Wed, Dec 16, 2026
BMC ExamsDistrict-wide
Thu, Dec 17, 2026
BMC ExamsDistrict-wide
Fri, Dec 18, 2026
BMC early release/half dayDistrict-wide
Mon, Dec 21, 2026
BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Mon, Dec 21, 2026
No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Christmas DayDistrict-wide
Key DateSchools:All Schools
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
No School - MLK Jr. Day (Holiday)District-wide
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Presidents' DayDistrict-wide
Key DateSchools:All Schools
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Mon, Mar 15, 2027
No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Tue, Mar 16, 2027
Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
BMC HolidayDistrict-wide
Fri, Mar 26, 2027
No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide
Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Spring BreakDistrict-wide
Fri, Apr 30, 2027
No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Mon, May 3, 2027
Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Wed, May 26, 2027
EOG Make Up Testing and RemediationDistrict-wide
Mon, May 31, 2027
Memorial DayDistrict-wide
Key DateSchools:All Schools
Tue, Jun 1, 2027
EOG RetestingDistrict-wide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Drexel Elementary

Drexel Elementary currently enrolls 478 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.

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