Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Weldon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weldon Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 18, 2026
School Motto
Be the best you can be in mind, body and spirit.
School Rankings
Weldon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weldon Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5178 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weldon Elementary School's ranking?
Weldon Elementary School is ranked #5178 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Weldon Elementary School often compared to?
Weldon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Weldon Elementary School?
551 students attend Weldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Weldon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weldon Elementary School?
Weldon Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Weldon Elementary School offer ?
Weldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Weldon Elementary School part of?
Weldon Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.
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