Granite Falls Elementary

60 N Highland Avenue
Granite Falls, NC 28630

sc.caldwellschools.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=159

647 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Granite Falls Elementary School, located in the town of Granite Falls, North Carolina, serves as a core educational institution within the Caldwell County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing academic achievement, character growth, and the mastery of essential skills during the primary grade levels. The school community works to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility among its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the resources and oversight provided by the Caldwell County school system. By prioritizing a balanced curriculum and active parental involvement, Granite Falls Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. Through its dedication to high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, the institution plays a vital role in supporting the educational goals and long-term development of the children residing in the Granite Falls area.

647

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granite Falls Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	84
Black	22
Asian	7
Two or More	28

White
506 (78.2%)
Hispanic
84 (13.0%)
Two or More
28 (4.3%)
Black
22 (3.4%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caldwell County Schools
Phone:	(828)396-2222
Website:	http://sc.caldwellschools.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=159
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	642
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 104