WELCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Welcome Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County Schools school district, located in Lexington, NC with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Welcome Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Welcome Elementary School, located at 5701 Old Hwy 52 in Lexington, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Davidson County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development for its students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and a strong curriculum, Welcome Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a central hub for the Welcome community. The school’s official website provides families with essential resources, including staff directories, school calendars, and information on district-wide policies. Through its commitment to a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents, Welcome Elementary maintains a tradition of excellence and community engagement consistent with the values of the Davidson County school system.
For more information, contact Welcome Elementary at (336) 731-3361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-3361
WELCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, NC with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davidson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 574
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 574 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WELCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.