WEEDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Weeden Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Florence City school district, located in Florence, AL with about 418 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Weeden Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Weeden Elementary School, located on Baldwin Street in Florence, Alabama, serves as a foundational institution within the Florence City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where young students can develop both intellectually and socially. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community pride and personal responsibility.

In addition to its focus on traditional classroom learning, Weeden Elementary integrates various programs and resources designed to engage students through technology, arts, and extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the local Florence community to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students have access to the guidance and support needed to thrive. As a key part of the district's mission, Weeden Elementary strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere that encourages a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact Weeden Elementary School at (256) 768-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Baldwin Street
Florence, AL 35630-2664
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WEEDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Florence, AL with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Florence City
Total Students:
418
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 418 students

Black or African American
32.8%
Hispanic/Latino
31.6%
White
27.3%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.