Welder Elementary School serves 557 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welder Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.24, 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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Welder Elementary School?
557 students attend Welder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Welder Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
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 12/17/2016
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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