Welder Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Attendance Zone: Welder Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sinton school district, covering approximately 223.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching as far as 15 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welder Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Motto
Innovative leading, teaching, and igniting a passion in every teacher and every student
School Rankings
The diversity score of Welder Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Welder Elementary School?
520 students attend Welder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Welder Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Welder Elementary School?
Welder Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Welder Elementary School offer ?
Welder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Welder Elementary School part of?
Welder Elementary School is part of Sinton Independent School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Welder Elementary is a horrible school, they treat parents as intruders. You are not allowed to walk your child to class or pick up from the classroom, makes you think they are hiding stuff from us. Also, they do not work with milk allergies and not supply lactose-free milk. They do not inform you when they take children off campus at times. They don't keep you updated with the events that go on at the school. Some teachers act like they are too good to be there and sound upset all the time.
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