Dudley Shoals Elementary School
1500 Dudley Shoals Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630 | (828) 396-3457
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 521
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 521 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1500 Dudley Shoals Road, Granite Falls, NC 28630
- Principal or Admin: Mr Andy Berry
- Fax: (828) 396-3461
- Website: dses.caldwellschools.com
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
School District Details
- Caldwell County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,596
- Graduation Rate: 72.0%
- Dropout Rate: 5.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.0
- Enrolled Students: 12,974
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 521
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 29.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 268 (51.4%)
- Females: 253 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 45 (8.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 209 (40.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 254 (48.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
Black | 13 | 2.5% |
Asian | 4 | 0.8% |
Hispanic | 16 | 3.1% |
White | 487 | 93.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 10 | 1.9% |
Kindergarten | 78 | 15.0% |
1st Grade | 85 | 16.3% |
2nd Grade | 68 | 13.1% |
3rd Grade | 105 | 20.2% |
4th Grade | 88 | 16.9% |
5th Grade | 87 | 16.7% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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