Weddington Elementary

3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104

wdes.ucps.k12.nc.us/

696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

696

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weddington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	40
Black	42
Asian	128
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
451 (64.8 %)
Asian
128 (18.4 %)
Black
42 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
40 (5.7 %)
Two or More
34 (4.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-6317
Website:	http://wdes.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 7

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 143