Weeden Elementary School

www.fcs.k12.al.us/Weeden/index.html

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Weeden Elementary School, located on Baldwin Street in Florence, Alabama, serves as a foundational institution within the Florence City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where young students can develop both intellectually and socially. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community pride and personal responsibility.

In addition to its focus on traditional classroom learning, Weeden Elementary integrates various programs and resources designed to engage students through technology, arts, and extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the local Florence community to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students have access to the guidance and support needed to thrive. As a key part of the district's mission, Weeden Elementary strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere that encourages a lifelong love of learning.

477

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weeden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	190
Black	144
Asian	2
Two or More	45

Hispanic
190 (39.8%)
Black
144 (30.2%)
White
96 (20.1%)
Two or More
45 (9.4%)
Asian
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:	Florence City
Phone:	(256)768-2900
Website:	http://www.fcs.k12.al.us/Weeden/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
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

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 72