WEDGEWORTH EL

www.wisd.org

702 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wedgeworth Elementary School is a public school located in Waxahachie, Texas, serving students as part of the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Wedgeworth Elementary aims to provide a strong educational foundation, preparing its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond core academics, the school community is known for its focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. As a member of the WISD family, Wedgeworth benefits from the district’s broader initiatives, which often include a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.wisd.org serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and engagement.

702

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEDGEWORTH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	364
Black	94
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

Hispanic
364 (51.9 %)
White
209 (29.8 %)
Black
94 (13.4 %)
Two or More
29 (4.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WAXAHACHIE ISD
Phone:	(972)923-4640
Website:	http://www.wisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 123