Weddington Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
       Matthews, NC  28104


(704) 296-6317

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,084 Help


Students who attend Weddington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Weddington Middle
High:    Weddington High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
Asian:
18.4%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.7% Help


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Compare Details Weddington Elementary ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), Asian (18.4%), African American (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weddington Elementary is 15.5. 15 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weddington Elementary is $9,084. 20 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Weddington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Weddington Elementary 22nd of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Weddington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 49th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weddington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Weddington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.02 13th 1276 99.0%
2007 92.08 13th 1293 99.0%
2008 95.85 9th 1324 99.3%
2009 92.99 3rd 1354 99.8%
2010 92.02 6th 1363 99.6%
2011 92.07 1st 1381 99.9%
2012 91.27 9th 1388 99.4%
2013 99.22 8th 1403 99.4%
2014 98.09 5th 1390 99.6%
2015 97.53 6th 1440 99.6%
2016 97.52 5th 1425 99.6%
2018 97.83 2nd 1434 99.9%
2019 97.53 5th 1473 99.7%
2021 98.94 5th 1489 99.7%
2022 97.29 16th 1514 98.9%
2023 96.27 22nd 1502 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Weddington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.81 3rd 1424 99.8%
2021 98.66 4th 1440 99.7%
2022 97.03 7th 1458 99.5%
2023 97.01 7th 1459 99.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Weddington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.46 30th 612 95.1%
2021 75.16 55th 494 88.9%
2023 68.15 89th 582 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Weddington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.50 5th 1413 99.6%
2019 97.12 6th 1430 99.6%
2021 98.53 5th 1444 99.7%
2022 96.23 24th 1464 98.4%
2023 93.75 45th 1461 96.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Weddington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.41 12th 99 87.9%
2019 77.68 17th 106 84.0%
2021 77.59 16th 95 83.2%
2022 67.60 45th 107 57.9%
2023 81.82 9th 114 92.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Weddington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.00 20th 933 97.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Weddington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.60 2nd 865 99.8%
2021 99.65 1st 843 99.9%
2022 97.60 8th 893 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Weddington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.45 3rd 1178 99.7%
2019 93.88 18th 1183 98.5%
2021 96.52 4th 1172 99.7%
2022 92.23 31st 1194 97.4%
2023 87.06 93rd 1183 92.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Open Quote My daughter has attended since Kindergarten and now is in 4th grade. My son did the Pre-K progam as a Peer-Pal and is now in the SPLASH K class. The teachers are wonderful and truly care about each of their students. There are so many activities through the school for kids to further their interest in learning and enjoying the ARTS. The office staff is great about communicating and so friendly. I feel confident in the level of education my kids are receiving and being ready for the future and higher level learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Weddington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 582 23 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 732 26 12 15 0 n/a n/a 0 785
2000 892 29 9 23 0 n/a n/a 0 953
2001 980 36 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
2002 547 24 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2003 547 24 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2004 561 28 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2005 738 36 13 17 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2006 615 25 17 14 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2007 616 27 19 18 2 n/a n/a 5 687
2008 626 34 20 23 1 n/a n/a 9 713
2009 585 43 19 33 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2010 570 51 24 28 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2011 558 50 25 33 3 0 5 0 674
2012 550 43 30 38 1 0 9 0 671
2013 524 42 36 40 1 0 11 0 654
2014 575 38 47 46 1 0 19 0 726
2015 558 49 72 30 1 0 20 0 730
2016 565 36 96 41 0 0 19 0 757
2017 596 32 125 44 0 0 14 0 811
2018 594 41 141 43 0 1 22 0 842
2019 478 41 143 52 1 0 24 0 739
2020 479 38 154 48 1 0 28 0 748
2021 454 41 149 43 1 0 25 0 713
2022 448 37 119 45 1 0 25 0 675
2023 451 42 128 40 1 0 34 0 696

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Weddington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 621 32.0 19.4 n/a
1999 785 35.0 22.4 3.8
2000 953 35.0 27.2 6.2
2001 1041 35.0 29.7 3
2002 587 45.0 13.0 14.8
2003 587 45.0 13.0 14.8
2004 612 39.0 15.7 14.2
2005 805 39.0 20.6 5
2006 672 39.0 17.2 7
2007 687 n/a n/a 7.6
2008 713 46.9 15.2 n/a
2009 682 44.5 15.3 n/a
2010 674 39.2 17.2 9.8
2011 674 39.6 16.9 9.9
2012 671 40.1 16.7 10.3
2013 654 40.7 16.0 7.5
2014 726 44.8 16.1 7.7
2015 730 41.0 17.8 4.5
2016 757 43.0 17.6 4.9
2017 811 46.5 17.4 4.7
2018 842 46.3 18.1 3.3
2019 739 44.8 16.4 2.4
2020 748 44.8 16.6 1.9
2021 713 42.5 16.7 1.5
2022 675 45.0 15.0 0.9
2023 696 44.8 15.5 4.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Weddington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 621 32.0 19.4 n/a
1999 785 35.0 22.4 3.8
2000 953 35.0 27.2 6.2
2001 1041 35.0 29.7 3
2002 587 45.0 13.0 14.8
2003 587 45.0 13.0 14.8
2004 612 39.0 15.7 14.2
2005 805 39.0 20.6 5
2006 672 39.0 17.2 7
2007 687 n/a n/a 7.6
2008 713 46.9 15.2 n/a
2009 682 44.5 15.3 n/a
2010 674 39.2 17.2 9.8
2011 674 39.6 16.9 9.9
2012 671 40.1 16.7 10.3
2013 654 40.7 16.0 7.5
2014 726 44.8 16.1 7.7
2015 730 41.0 17.8 4.5
2016 757 43.0 17.6 4.9
2017 811 46.5 17.4 4.7
2018 842 46.3 18.1 3.3
2019 739 44.8 16.4 2.4
2020 748 44.8 16.6 1.9
2021 713 42.5 16.7 1.5
2022 675 45.0 15.0 0.9
2023 696 44.8 15.5 4.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Weddington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $768 (8.5%) $8,316 (91.5%) $9,084

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weddington Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 22nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weddington Elementary)93.287.2
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.477
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Weddington Elementary)87.276.1
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)67.559.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weddington Elementary)92.387.1
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)75.375.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Weddington Elementary)92.385.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)72.668.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Weddington Elementary)94.992.1
 2.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)69.761.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students739696
 5.8%
African American4142
 2.4%
American Indian11
Asian143128
 10.5%
Hispanic5240
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White478451
 5.6%
Two or More Races2434
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.4%4.7%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Weddington Elementary

Students at Weddington Elementary are 65% White, 18% Asian, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Weddington Elementary.

Yes! Weddington Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Weddington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Weddington Middle
High : Weddington High


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