Enrollment
485
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gladewater, TX
Weldon El
Federal NCES profile for Weldon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482076005994
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weldon El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Gladewater · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Weldon El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weldon El ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Gladewater, TX.
School address
District: Gladewater Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482076005994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weldon El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weldon El
Weldon El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gladewater, Texas, enrolling 485 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 485 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,898 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,354, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 485 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Gladewater Isd also operates Gladewater H S (484 students) and Gladewater Middle (371 students) alongside Weldon El.
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 El compares
Weldon El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,060
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 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
White 51.8%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Weldon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladewater Isd, which includes Weldon El.
$12,060
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 50.2%
Federal 18.1%
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 El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladewater H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladewater Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladewater Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weldon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Weldon El
How many students attend Weldon El?
Weldon El has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gladewater, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weldon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Weldon El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 El?
73.7% of students at Weldon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weldon El?
The largest demographic group at Weldon El is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Gladewater, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weldon El?
Weldon El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 El rank among public schools in Gladewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Weldon El ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Gladewater, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gladewater on the city page.
Is Weldon El a good school?
Weldon El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Gladewater Isd?
Besides Weldon El, Gladewater Isd also operates Gladewater H S (484 students), Gladewater Middle (371 students), and Gladewater Pri (296 students). See the Gladewater Isd district page for the complete list.
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