Draughn High School
Valdese, NC
Grades 9 to 12 · 661 students
Public school
Valdese Elementary
Valdese, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Burke County Schools
Public school
About Valdese Elementary
Valdese Elementary is a public school in Valdese, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 530 students enrolled. With about 29.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.8 students per teacher. Burke County Schools runs 26 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 7 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Burke County.
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School facts
| Address | 298 Praley Street, Valdese, NC 28690 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (828) 874-0704 |
| School district | Burke County Schools |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 530 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 29.7 |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, midsize, Burke County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370048000193). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Heritage MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Valdese · 1.2 miDraughn High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Valdese · 1.9 miHallyburton AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Drexel, NC · 2.2 miDrexel ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Morganton, NC · 2.4 miChrist Classical AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Connelly Springs, NC · 2.5 miChrist Classical AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Connely Springs, NC · 2.5 miBaton ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Granite Falls, NC · 4.6 miEast Burke HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Connelly Springs, NC · 5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Valdese Elementary serve?
Valdese Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Valdese Elementary?
Valdese Elementary reported 530 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valdese Elementary?
About 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 530 students and 29.7 teachers in federal data.
Is Valdese Elementary a public or charter school?
Valdese Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Valdese Elementary in?
Valdese Elementary is part of Burke County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/burke-county-schools/
Where is Valdese Elementary located?
Valdese Elementary is at 298 Praley Street, Valdese, NC 28690. The phone number is (828) 874-0704.
How many other schools are near Valdese Elementary?
There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of Valdese Elementary in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Valdese
Heritage Middle
Valdese, NC
Grades 6 to 8 · 475 students
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