Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dudley Shoals Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dudley Shoals Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
As Dudley Shoals Eagles we - Expect Achieve Grow Lead Excel Succeed
School Rankings
Dudley Shoals Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dudley Shoals Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1930 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
1%
25%
White
86%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dudley Shoals Elementary School's ranking?
Dudley Shoals Elementary School is ranked #1930 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Dudley Shoals Elementary School often compared to?
Dudley Shoals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Falls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Dudley Shoals Elementary School?
432 students attend Dudley Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dudley Shoals Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dudley Shoals Elementary School?
Dudley Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dudley Shoals Elementary School offer ?
Dudley Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dudley Shoals Elementary School part of?
Dudley Shoals Elementary School is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.
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