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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
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
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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
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
BMC Teacher Workday
Staff DayTue, Oct 20, 2026
BMC Teacher Workday
Staff DayMon, Nov 2, 2026
BMC early release/half day
half_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 |
| 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 |
Showing 32 events for the 2026-27 school year
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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