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Valdese Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Valdese, North Carolina|Burke County Schools
Valdese, NC 28690
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Upcoming Events
Oct
28
Wed
STAR testing #2 - ReadingexamDistrict-wide
Oct
29
Thu
STAR testing #2 - MathexamDistrict-wide
Nov
2
Mon
Parent-Teacher Conferences/Half Day for StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide
Nov
2
Mon
BMC early release/half dayhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Nov
3
Tue
Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.
Nov
11
Wed
BMC HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
524
Student:Teacher
16.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Burke County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.4%
Phone
(828)874-0704School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
52%
63th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
41%
50th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
3.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
74 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Worse than average in NCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
497
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
33
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)
530
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Coming Up
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
STAR testing #2 - Reading
examThu, Oct 29, 2026
STAR testing #2 - Math
examMon, Nov 2, 2026
Parent-Teacher Conferences/Half Day for Students
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Burke County Schools. Valdese Elementary follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Check-In 1 — Grades 3–5 Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Reading and math assessments; grade 5 science (Earth science).Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Read to Achieve — Fall AssessmentDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For eligible students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | STAR testing #2 - ReadingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | STAR testing #2 - MathDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conferences/Half Day for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | BMC early release/half dayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete Thanksgiving break dates. |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| 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 Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 | Vacation DayDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas/HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Basketball @ Freedom Christmas TournamentDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | Vacation DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Years Day/HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return from Winter BreakDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes. |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Midyear Reading & Math AssessmentsDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.mCLASS: grades K–3. STAR: grades K–5.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | ACCESS Testing Window — Multilingual Learners OnlyDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.English language proficiency assessment for students identified as multilingual/English learners.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - MLK Jr. Day (Holiday)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - Teacher Workday - President's DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | CogAT AssessmentDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For participating students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | CogAT — Makeup TestingDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For participating students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Check-In 3 — Grades 3–5 Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Reading and math assessments; grade 5 science (life science).Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details. |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Students Return from Spring BreakDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes.
Review the calendar for the return date and any schedule changes. |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | End-of-Year Reading & Math AssessmentsDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.mCLASS: grades K–3. STAR: grades K–5.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday date and any schedule changes. |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day. |
| Tue, May 4, 2027 | Local Math Assessment Window — Grades K–2District-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school. |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | EOG Make Up Testing and RemediationDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure dates. |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 | EOG RetestingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | No School for Students — Teacher WorkdaysDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valdese Elementary
Enrollment at Valdese Elementary stands at 524 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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