Weddington Elementary

3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104

wdes.ucps.k12.nc.us/

652 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.

652

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weddington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	51
Black	29
Asian	104
Two or More	34
American Indian	3

White
431 (66.1%)
Asian
104 (16.0%)
Hispanic
51 (7.8%)
Two or More
34 (5.2%)
Black
29 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 14

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 125