WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Weddington Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Union County Public Schools school district, located in Matthews, NC with about 842 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, Weddington Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Weddington Elementary School, located in Matthews, North Carolina, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. Situated in the heart of the Weddington community, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and an environment that prioritizes both student achievement and character development. It serves as a foundational institution for the local area, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where parents and families are often highly involved in school events and volunteer initiatives.
The school is frequently recognized for its consistent performance in state assessments and its commitment to providing a rigorous educational experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. Beyond academics, Weddington Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to support the diverse needs and interests of its student body. As part of the UCPS system, the school benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining a specific identity rooted in the values and expectations of the Weddington neighborhood.
For more information, contact Weddington Elementary at (704) 849-7238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 849-7238
http://wdes.ucps.k12.nc.us/
WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Matthews, NC with about 842 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 842
- Teachers:
- 46.39
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 842 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEDDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.5%
- Asian
- 16.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.