- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Weldon El shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 482076005994 · Gladewater, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 13.1:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladewater H S (484 students)
Weldon El shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Weldon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weldon El
485 students
- Gladewater H S
Gladewater H S
484 students
- Gladewater Mid
Gladewater Middle
371 students
- Gladewater Pri
Gladewater Pri
296 students
What this shows Weldon El reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weldon El compares
Weldon El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Gladewater Isd reports $12,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~485 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.