Weddington Elementary School
Tel:
(704)849-7238
- Weddington Elementary School serves 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Weddington Elementary School's student population of 811 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Weddington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Weddington Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #21 out of 2,538 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 16% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 17% |
| Black | 3% | 26% |
| White | 74% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Weddington Elementary School is Cuthbertson High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Weddington Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Weddington Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Matthews Weddington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1012 students
0.4 miles
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704)814-9772 0.4 6-8 1012 - Waxhaw Cuthbertson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1547 students
2.2 miles
1400 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704)296-0105 2.2 9-12 1547 - Waxhaw Cuthbertson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1234 students
2.3 miles
1520 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704)296-0107 2.3 6-8 1234 - Matthews Weddington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1362 students
2.7 miles
4901 Monroe-weddington Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704)708-5530 2.7 9-12 1362 - Waxhaw Rea View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 557 students
2.8 miles
320 Reid Dairy Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704)290-1524 2.8 K-5 557
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