Valdese Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Valdese, North Carolina 28690 · Burke County Schools
#577 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#33628 of 50,301 nationally
About Valdese Elementary
Valdese Elementary is a public elementary located in Valdese, in the Burke County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 530 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 577th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 530.
There are 3 schools in Valdese; Valdese Elementary ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Valdese Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Valdese Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Heritage Middle
Valdese · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students · 1.9 km away
Draughn High School
Valdese · Public high · Grades 9–12
661 students · 3.0 km away
Drexel Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 3.8 km away
Baton Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 7.4 km away
East Burke High
Connelly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students · 8.1 km away
Icard Elementary
Connelly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students · 9.0 km away
East Burke Middle
Connelly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students · 9.5 km away
Mull Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 9.6 km away
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students · 9.8 km away
Liberty Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
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530 students
Joseph W Grier Academy
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529 students
Oaklawn Language Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
Castle Hayne Elementary
Castle Hayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Valdese Elementary a good school?
Valdese Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #577 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Valdese Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Valdese Elementary ranks #577 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #33628 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Valdese Elementary?
Valdese Elementary had 530 students in 2025.
Is Valdese Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Valdese Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Valdese Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Valdese Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.