WELDON EL

485 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

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.

485

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WELDON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	93
Black	101
Two or More	40

White
251 (51.8%)
Black
101 (20.8%)
Hispanic
93 (19.2%)
Two or More
40 (8.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GLADEWATER ISD
Phone:	(903)845-6921
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 141