Weldon Elementary Global Academy

s.weldoncityschools.org

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Weldon Elementary Global Academy, located at 805 Washington Ave in Weldon, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Weldon City Schools district. As a "Global Academy," the school focuses on integrating a broader, international perspective into its curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success in a diverse and interconnected world. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a learning environment that encourages curiosity, cultural awareness, and critical thinking among its elementary-age student population.

The institution is dedicated to supporting the holistic development of its students by leveraging modern instructional practices and maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Weldon Elementary Global Academy strives to provide a stable, enriching educational experience for the local community. For those seeking further information on their academic programs, faculty, or district policies, the school’s official website provides resources for parents and stakeholders to engage with the school’s ongoing mission and initiatives.

272

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	4
Black	254
Two or More	9

Black
254 (93.4%)
Two or More
9 (3.3%)
White
5 (1.8%)
Hispanic
4 (1.5%)

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:	Weldon City Schools
Phone:	(252)536-4815
Website:	http://s.weldoncityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 49