Weldon Hafley Development Center

Weldon Hafley Development Center serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Weldon Hafley Development Center's student population of 372 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
372 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Weldon Hafley Development Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
44%
53%
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Black
24%
13%
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White
19%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Weldon Hafley Development Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Weldon Hafley Development Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weldon Hafley Development Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Weldon Hafley Development Center?
372 students attend Weldon Hafley Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Weldon Hafley Development Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weldon Hafley Development Center?
Weldon Hafley Development Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weldon Hafley Development Center offer ?
Weldon Hafley Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Weldon Hafley Development Center part of?
Weldon Hafley Development Center is part of Eagle MT-Saginaw Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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