WALDO C FALKENER SR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 589 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 37 teachers, Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Waldo C. Falkener, Sr. Elementary School, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is part of the Guilford County Schools district. As a neighborhood-focused public elementary school, it serves students in the surrounding community by providing a foundational academic curriculum centered on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is named in honor of Waldo C. Falkener, a respected community leader, and it aims to foster an environment that supports student growth, character development, and academic achievement.
The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a collaborative learning environment, often utilizing community resources and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. By focusing on individualized instruction and setting clear academic goals, Falkener Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. For families interested in the school’s specific programs, calendar, or staff directory, the official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and educational resources.
For more information, contact Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary at (336) 370-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8150
WALDO C FALKENER SR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greensboro, NC with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Guilford County Schools
- Total Students:
- 589
- Teachers:
- 37.58
- 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 589 students
- Black or African American
- 67.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.9%
- Asian
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- White
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.