- Valdese Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than George Hildebrand Elementary (491:1 vs. 283:1).
- Valdese Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than George Hildebrand Elementary (74 vs. 31).
- George Hildebrand Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Valdese Elementary (85 vs. 70).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
George Hildebrand Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Valdese Elementary (85 vs. 70).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Valdese Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than George Hildebrand Elementary (74 vs. 31).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Valdese Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than George Hildebrand Elementary (18 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Valdese Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than George Hildebrand Elementary (491:1 vs. 283:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
George Hildebrand Elementary
$12,260.66
Valdese Elementary
$12,260.66
Local revenue share
George Hildebrand Elementary
16.3%
Valdese Elementary
16.3%
State revenue share
George Hildebrand Elementary
62.1%
Valdese Elementary
62.1%
Federal revenue share
George Hildebrand Elementary
21.6%
Valdese Elementary
21.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
George Hildebrand Elementary
23.3%
Valdese Elementary
23.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Burke County
$55,684
Burke County
$55,684
Poverty rate
Burke County
17.9%
Burke County
17.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Burke County
20.2%
Burke County
20.2%
Unemployment rate
Burke County
3.6%
Burke County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.