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Valdese Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Valdese, North Carolina|Burke County Schools|Last audited: Not yet synced
Valdese, NC 28690
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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
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Worse than average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,261
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 22%State 62%Local 16%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% YoY
Hickory, NC metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
530
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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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.