Weddington Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Matthews, North Carolina 28104 · Union County Public Schools
#3 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#927 of 50,301 nationally
About Weddington Elementary
Weddington Elementary is a public elementary located in Matthews, in the Union County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 652 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 3rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 652.
There are 14 schools in Matthews; Weddington Elementary ranks 1st of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)4.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Weddington Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Weddington Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Weddington High
Matthews · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students · 14 m away
Weddington Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,324 students · 605 m away
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students · 3.1 km away
New Town Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 3.1 km away
Monroe Charter Academy
Waxhaw · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
104 students · 3.2 km away
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students · 3.3 km away
Rea View Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
629 students · 4.8 km away
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students · 4.8 km away
Union Day School
Weddington · Charter other · Grades K–11
638 students · 6.3 km away
Antioch Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades K–5
816 students · 6.4 km away
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Torrence Creek Elementary
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653 students
Banks Road Elementary
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Union Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Weddington Elementary a good school?
Weddington Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 89.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Weddington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Weddington Elementary ranks #3 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #927 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Weddington Elementary?
Weddington Elementary had 652 students in 2025.
Is Weddington Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Weddington Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Weddington Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Weddington Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.