Enrollment
272
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weldon Elementary Global Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weldon Elementary Global Academy
Weldon Elementary Global Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Weldon, North Carolina, enrolling 272 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weldon City Schools spends $19,454 per pupil, 62% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Weldon City Schools also operates Weldon Stem High School Career Academies (145 students) and Weldon Middle (133 students) alongside Weldon Elementary Global Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weldon Elementary Global Academy compares
Weldon Elementary Global Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weldon City Schools, which includes Weldon Elementary Global Academy.
$19,454
Per student
+62%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 54.9%
Federal 25.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Weldon Elementary Global Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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