North Carolinaβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊWeldon Elementary Global Academy

Weldon Elementary Global Academy

PublicGrades -1–5
Weldon, North Carolina Β· Weldon City Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students272
Student:Teacher17.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
272
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Weldon Elementary Global Academy is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Weldon, North Carolina. The school enrolls 272 students. It is part of the Weldon City Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
272 students β€” small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictWeldon City Schools
County37083
CityWeldon
ZIP27890
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370489001965

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment272
White1.8%
Hispanic / Latino1.5%
Black / African American93.4%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.8%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
93.4%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)