Welcome Elementary

wes.davidson.k12.nc.us/

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

593

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Welcome Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	81
Black	32
Asian	15
Two or More	31
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
428 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
81 (13.7 %)
Black
32 (5.4 %)
Two or More
31 (5.2 %)
Asian
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)731-3361
Website:	http://wes.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	627
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 13

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 77