Weddington Elementary School, known as WDES, is a highly rated school operated by Union County public schools (UCPS) that serves 720 students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. The school is located on a sprawling campus in central Weddington that includes the middle and high schools, and was built in 1996 to address the population growth in the area. WDES is one of the top performing schools in the entire state, and ties its neighbor Rea View Elementary in Weddington as the #4 school statewide in math scores. The school offers some unique options to area parents seeking a quality education for their children. For example, children as young as four years of age can attend the pre-kindergarten program. And the school is one of a handful in UCPS that offers a Spanish language dual immersion program in which students can become fluent in both English and Spanish over all subject areas.
WDES emphasizes STEAM education – science, technology, engineering, arts and math – for all students. Beyond the classroom, students participate in community volunteer activities. An active parent-teacher organization raises funds for playground equipment and organizes social activities. These attributes and more earn the school high marks from its families and staff alike.
Weddington Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Rd,
Matthews, NC
Union County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms Kristen Sebek
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
84%
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Math Proficiency
90%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
45
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Full Time Teachers
45
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Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
93.2%
State Average
54.6%
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Science
91.9%
State Average
68%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
723:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
55.5%
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Female
44.5%
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White
64.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
18.4%
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Black
6%
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Hispanic
5.7%
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Two or more races
4.9%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/1/2024
We recently moved to the area and one of the reasons we chose to live in Weddington, was because of the great ratings of Weddington Schools. Even still, we were nervous because our children attended schools that were top ranked (#1) in the state of Florida, so I was sure my standards would be high....
6/7/2023
Engaging and Dedicated Teachers: The teachers are truly remarkable. They demonstrate an unwavering commitment to their students' success and go above and beyond to create a stimulating learning environment. Their passion for teaching is evident in their engaging instructional methods and their abili...
9/5/2019
My kids are so happy here! Absolutely LOVE LOVE this school!
2/2/2018
This school is very loving and nurturing. The communication skills are fabulous. We love Weddington Elementary. It truly is the best school in the area! We are extremely happy with the SPLASH program (Spanish immersion). Our child has learned so much in Spanish! It is very fun to watch the learning...
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Weddington Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Matthews, NC and is served by the Union County Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 662 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Weddington Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Weddington High School, Arborbrook Christian Academy, Abundant Life Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Matthews has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Weddington Elementary School.