Valmead Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 111 Elizabeth Drive NW
       Lenoir, NC  28645-3936


(828) 754-9612

District: Caldwell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1489th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,388 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.9%
Hispanic:
19.9%
African American:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Compare Details Valmead Elementary ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Caldwell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Valmead Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), Hispanic (19.9%), African American (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valmead Elementary is 13.4, which is the 5th best among 13 elementary schools in the Caldwell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valmead Elementary is $13,388, which is the 2nd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Caldwell County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Valmead Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Valmead Elementary 1489th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Valmead Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Caldwell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell County Schools 151st of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valmead Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.37 614th 1276 51.9%
2007 77.46 211th 1293 83.7%
2008 51.58 686th 1324 48.2%
2009 69.91 398th 1354 70.6%
2010 74.35 306th 1363 77.5%
2011 72.81 344th 1381 75.1%
2012 50.06 770th 1388 44.5%
2013 21.80 1160th 1403 17.3%
2014 30.01 1006th 1390 27.6%
2015 29.34 1088th 1440 24.4%
2016 33.26 1023rd 1425 28.2%
2017 20.76 1207th 1429 15.5%
2018 10.93 1328th 1434 7.4%
2023 3.76 1489th 1502 0.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.28 1163rd 1332 12.7%
2023 7.93 1412th 1437 1.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Valmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.71 1401st 1405 0.3%
2023 2.32 1458th 1459 0.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Valmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.36 1105th 1413 21.8%
2023 9.12 1398th 1461 4.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.57 864th 915 5.6%
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Rank History for White students at Valmead Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.08 1176th 1178 0.2%
2023 1.00 1180th 1183 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 14, 2018

Open Quote Love the school and the teachers. With the small size of the school, the kids really get the extra attention they deserve. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Open Quote I could not possibly think of a better school for my child. The teachers are remarkable! The most caring, loving, kind, and helpful teachers I know. The principal is one of the most amazing women, She goes out of her way to better know her students and their parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Valmead Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 233 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 230 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 313
1990 220 83 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1991 212 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1992 186 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 215 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 222 81 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 229 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1996 229 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1997 254 87 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 256 89 0 3 0 n/a n/a -38 310
1999 210 91 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2000 231 83 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2001 197 67 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 149 62 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 149 62 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 122 72 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2005 121 81 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2006 114 82 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2007 114 44 2 28 0 n/a n/a 29 217
2008 139 46 2 23 1 n/a n/a 25 236
2009 145 62 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2010 161 57 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2011 147 32 0 31 1 0 13 0 224
2012 181 44 1 38 1 0 11 0 276
2013 157 41 0 36 0 0 13 0 247
2014 120 40 0 31 0 0 21 0 212
2015 110 34 0 26 0 0 27 0 197
2016 105 30 0 27 1 0 18 0 181
2017 106 17 0 22 0 0 19 0 164
2018 115 11 0 24 0 0 15 0 165
2019 92 21 0 31 0 0 14 0 158
2020 68 28 0 27 0 0 16 0 139
2021 85 27 1 27 0 0 10 0 150
2022 89 26 3 23 0 0 20 0 161
2023 146 50 5 57 0 1 28 0 287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valmead Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 20.0 15.3 49
1989 313 21.0 14.9 62.3
1990 303 20.0 15.1 60.7
1991 291 23.0 12.6 63.2
1992 260 19.0 13.6 52.7
1993 287 21.0 13.7 52.6
1994 303 22.0 13.8 56.1
1995 323 25.0 12.9 67.5
1996 323 25.0 12.9 67.5
1997 342 26.0 13.2 56.1
1998 310 26.0 11.9 56.6
1999 305 26.0 11.7 67.9
2000 320 26.0 12.3 64.7
2001 273 24.0 11.4 74.7
2002 232 29.0 8.0 0
2003 232 29.0 8.0 0
2004 222 24.0 9.3 91.4
2005 229 24.0 9.5 96.5
2006 222 24.0 9.3 90.1
2007 217 n/a n/a 106.9
2008 236 22.9 10.3 102.4
2009 231 21.9 10.5 83.5
2010 243 18.4 13.3 88.1
2011 224 17.5 12.7 79.9
2012 276 18.6 14.7 74.3
2013 247 18.8 13.1 89.5
2014 212 15.8 13.3 92.9
2015 197 18.0 10.9 84.8
2016 181 15.0 12.0 97.2
2017 164 14.9 10.9 98.2
2018 165 13.2 12.4 98.2
2019 158 12.1 13.0 98.1
2020 139 13.2 10.5 97.8
2021 150 13.2 11.3 98
2022 161 14.5 11.0 98.1
2023 287 21.4 13.4 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valmead Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 20.0 15.3 49
1989 313 21.0 14.9 62.3
1990 303 20.0 15.1 60.7
1991 291 23.0 12.6 63.2
1992 260 19.0 13.6 52.7
1993 287 21.0 13.7 52.6
1994 303 22.0 13.8 56.1
1995 323 25.0 12.9 67.5
1996 323 25.0 12.9 67.5
1997 342 26.0 13.2 56.1
1998 310 26.0 11.9 56.6
1999 305 26.0 11.7 67.9
2000 320 26.0 12.3 64.7
2001 273 24.0 11.4 74.7
2002 232 29.0 8.0 0
2003 232 29.0 8.0 0
2004 222 24.0 9.3 91.4
2005 229 24.0 9.5 96.5
2006 222 24.0 9.3 90.1
2007 217 n/a n/a 106.9
2008 236 22.9 10.3 102.4
2009 231 21.9 10.5 83.5
2010 243 18.4 13.3 88.1
2011 224 17.5 12.7 79.9
2012 276 18.6 14.7 74.3
2013 247 18.8 13.1 89.5
2014 212 15.8 13.3 92.9
2015 197 18.0 10.9 84.8
2016 181 15.0 12.0 97.2
2017 164 14.9 10.9 98.2
2018 165 13.2 12.4 98.2
2019 158 12.1 13.0 98.1
2020 139 13.2 10.5 97.8
2021 150 13.2 11.3 98
2022 161 14.5 11.0 98.1
2023 287 21.4 13.4 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valmead Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,976 (14.8%) $11,412 (85.2%) $13,388

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valmead Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students158287
 81.6%
African American2150
 138.1%
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic3157
 83.9%
Pacific Islander01
White92146
 58.7%
Two or More Races1428
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.1%99%
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Valmead Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.9% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Valmead Elementary.

Students at Valmead Elementary are 51% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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