Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary

falkener.gcsnc.com/pages/Falkener_Elementary

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

511

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	113
Black	349
Asian	10
Two or More	15
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
349 (68.3 %)
Hispanic
113 (22.1 %)
White
19 (3.7 %)
Two or More
15 (2.9 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)370-8150
Website:	http://falkener.gcsnc.com/pages/Falkener_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	48.9%
Male	261	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)