My Daughter is in Kindergarten here at GFES. She loves her teachers and Mr.Miller the principal is wonderful. She was chosen out of her class as most improved student. I was very proud of her for her award. Thank you to all the teachers and the rest of the staff for being so kind and encouraging.
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Four of my children have attended Granite Falls Elementary School. At one time or another I have had a child in every grade. Mr. Martin has done an excellent job as Principal. He is friendly, accessible and knows the children and most of the parents by name. The office staff is also very helpful and
... Read more very willing to go out of their way for my family. The teachers are a terrifically talented group of men and women. They generally care about my children's successes and failures. Even when misbehavior or difficulties have occurred my children's teachers have all been very proactive and worked with us as parents to fix the situation. I feel that academically my children are well prepared for their new grades next year. We are moving and will miss Granite Falls Elementary students, staff and teachers! I hope we can find another school like Granite. H. Cummens Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/08
4th grade can be hard & I understand that repetitive is the key to learning & I understand giving the homework for that purpose but it seems that everything starts being crammed in toward the end of the year-pre-algebra & geometry on top of multiplication & long division is alot to try to learn--giving
... Read more 35 problems & --even on the night he had to study for the writing test the next day--he had math homework & EVERY weekend this can do the opposite of what is trying to be accomplished--everyone needs a break--there's enough pressure on these kids & why is there not a program like at Sweetwater-City of Refuge After School Enrichment --implemented here especially since the children here didn't do well on the EOG in Math? Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/08
My son has attended since kindergarten and is now in the 3rd grade. He is in the AG program and his weekly tests put him reading at the 5th or 6th grade level. He made the A honor roll. And we as parents do encourage him but do not push him. His teachers have been the absolute best as well as Stephen
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Posted by a parent on 01/10/08
Personally I like this school except for all of the fundraisers, seems like someone or something is always asking for money. Teachers are good except for a couple in the upper grades. Some of the office staff can be a little snobby, but other than that my children love it there.
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Posted by a parent on 12/25/07
We were new to the area last year--my son has learning disabilities & is ADD--there is not enough help for these children. Teacher helping in this area is very poor and the principal at the meeting at the beginning of this school year--basically said the reason the school didn't pass per state was because
... Read more of children leaving early & coming in late & said it was mainly the children w/reduced lunches(which I thought was very unprofessional)it was more like passing the buck instead of saying that they will do whatever it takes to make sure each child is on level. Teachers say 'I don't have time' that is their job--no other job are you allowed to say I don't have the time. Somebody needs to come in that school & watch what's going on & question some parents. I am not impressed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
I attended GF schools from grade 1-10 before going to south. Granite Falls has a great teaching staff and for the most part a wonderful atmosphere. We as parents are welcome to attend field trip,lunch or whatever activity arises. My son enjoyes the school and his friends. One of the things that need
... Read more improving the most is Lunch. Has to be the worst,worst,worst..Rules for every kid having a plate should change. I spent more on lunch that isnt fit to eat and then I`m told he has to have it. Waste cost no one but me. If there not going to eat it they should not have to get it..Change the lunch and staff.... Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/16/06
My son has attended gfes since second grade and is currently in the 5th grade. We have been pleased with this school until there was a principal change and the school 2 years ago. Since then the atomsphere, dicipline and overall staff morale has seriously declined. Parent concerns are not properly
... Read more addressed and the staff is often very rude, especially in the office, cafeteria and in upper grade classrooms. There are too many fundraisers with the most of the monies going to pay associate staff salaries and not enough of the monies going directly to things to benefit the children. This school has too many children and not enough space. I would not reccommend this school as it seems to get worse with each passing year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/06
I have 3 children that go to GFES and i am very pleased with this school. My middle child had some speech problems and the teachers there where very helpful.My oldest child wouldn't think of going anywhere else and personaly I wouldn't send any of my children anywhere else but to GFES. I just want to
... Read more thank them for there hardship and time that they have helped with my children. My son starts this year and I hope he enjoys it as much as the other two has. Read less
School Profile for Granite Falls Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
EOG* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Granite Falls Elementary School
Caldwell County School District
North Carolina
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
712
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
50
Number of classrooms:
32
Arts
Art
Special Education
Autism Specialists, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Computer Science
Computer Science
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Granite Falls schools — Granite Falls Elementary School is located at 60 N Highland Ave, Granite Falls NC 28630. 60 N Highland Ave is in the 28630 ZIP code in Granite Falls, NC The school district for Granite Falls Elementary School is the Caldwell County School District. Granite Falls Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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