Valmead Elementary

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305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valmead Elementary School, located in Lenoir, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Caldwell County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and personal character growth. With a mission to prepare children for future success, Valmead provides a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning among its diverse student population.

Beyond the classroom, Valmead Elementary places a high value on building a strong school community through active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships. The school utilizes various resources to support individual student needs and promotes a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued. By integrating modern educational practices with a community-centered approach, Valmead strives to empower its students to become responsible, productive citizens within their local community and beyond.

305

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valmead Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	75
Black	62
Asian	1
Two or More	34

White
133 (43.6%)
Hispanic
75 (24.6%)
Black
62 (20.3%)
Two or More
34 (11.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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)754-9612
Website:	http://ves.caldwellschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
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 15

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 43