WELDON EL
WELDON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GLADEWATER ISD school district, located in GLADEWATER, TX with about 545 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, WELDON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WELDON ELementary School, located at 314 E. Saunders in Gladewater, Texas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Gladewater Independent School District. As a dedicated elementary campus, it focuses on providing foundational instruction to young students in the community, typically catering to children in the early grades. The school is situated in a residential area of Gladewater, reflecting the district’s commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based schooling that emphasizes core academic skills, social development, and a supportive learning environment for its student body.
The school is recognized for its role in the Gladewater community, which is known for its small-town atmosphere and emphasis on school spirit. WELDON ELementary works to foster a positive school culture by engaging students through structured curricula, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels within the district.
For more information, contact WELDON EL at (903) 845-6921 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GLADEWATER, TX 75647-3137
(903) 845-6921
WELDON EL is a public Title I school in GLADEWATER, TX with about 545 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GLADEWATER ISD
- Total Students:
- 545
- Teachers:
- 42.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 545 students
- White
- 58.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.7%
- Black or African American
- 16.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.