Weldon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Clovis, California, serving 556 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Clovis Unified School District, which is ranked 326 out of 1,568 districts in the state.
Weldon Elementary's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is significantly lower than the Clovis Unified School District and the state of California averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.43% of Weldon Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 67.06% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is also lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Weldon Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.1% in 2017-2018 to 34.2% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the district and state averages.
When compared to nearby schools within the Clovis Unified School District, Weldon Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing school in terms of academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status. Schools like Garfield Elementary and Woods (Harold L.) Elementary consistently outperform Weldon Elementary across various metrics. This comparison highlights the potential for Weldon Elementary to learn from the successful practices and strategies employed by its higher-performing counterparts within the same district.
In the 2023-24 school year, 551 students attended Weldon Elementary.
Students who attend Weldon Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Clark IntermediateHigh : Clovis High
Students at Weldon Elementary are 52% Hispanic, 30% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Clovis Unified
Weldon Elementary ranks 3293rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.