Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Welti Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welti Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Welti Elementary School's student population of 183 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Welti Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welti Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
88%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welti Elementary School's ranking?
Welti Elementary School is ranked #850 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Welti Elementary School often compared to?
Welti Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Welti Elementary School?
183 students attend Welti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Welti Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welti Elementary School?
Welti Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Welti Elementary School offer ?
Welti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Welti Elementary School part of?
Welti Elementary School is part of Cullman County School District.
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