- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weldon, NC
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Federal NCES profile for Weldon Elementary Global Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370489001965
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weldon Elementary Global Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Weldon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Weldon Elementary Global Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weldon Elementary Global Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Weldon, NC.
School address
District: Weldon City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370489001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Weldon Elementary Global Academy grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+22.5%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 370489001965 · Weldon, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 15.1:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Weldon Stem High School Career Academies (145 students)
Weldon Elementary Global Academy grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+22.5%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Weldon Elementary Global Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
272 students
- Weldon Stem Hi
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
145 students
- Weldon Middle
Weldon Middle
133 students
- Roanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Early College
114 students
What this shows Weldon Elementary Global Academy reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weldon Elementary Global Academy compares
Weldon Elementary Global Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,869
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.4%
Two or More 3.3%
White 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Weldon Elementary Global Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weldon City Schools reports $24,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weldon Elementary Global Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Stem High School Career Academies | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weldon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Valley Early College | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weldon Elementary Global Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weldon Elementary Global Academy
How many students attend Weldon Elementary Global Academy?
Weldon Elementary Global Academy has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weldon, NC. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weldon Elementary Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Weldon Elementary Global Academy is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weldon Elementary Global Academy?
98.8% of students at Weldon Elementary Global Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weldon Elementary Global Academy?
The largest demographic group at Weldon Elementary Global Academy is African American at 93.4% of enrollment, in Weldon, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weldon Elementary Global Academy?
Weldon Elementary Global Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weldon Elementary Global Academy rank among public schools in Weldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Weldon Elementary Global Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Weldon, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Weldon on the city page.
What other schools are in Weldon City Schools?
Besides Weldon Elementary Global Academy, Weldon City Schools also operates Weldon Stem High School Career Academies (145 students), Weldon Middle (133 students), and Roanoke Valley Early College (114 students). See the Weldon City Schools district page for the complete list.