Welch Elementary School

1235 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Welch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Welch Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Welch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welch Elementary School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#622 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
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15-19%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Welch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
13%
4%
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White
81%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Welch Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Welch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Welch Elementary School's ranking?
Welch Elementary School is ranked #622 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Welch Elementary School?
231 students attend Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Welch Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welch Elementary School?
Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Welch Elementary School offer ?
Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Welch Elementary School part of?
Welch Elementary School is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   2/19/2013
We recently moved into the Welch area. We have 4 children, 3 who attend Welch Elementary. We previously lived in Virginia in a growing city outside of Washington D.C. I will have to admit that my fears of my children attending this school were great to say the least. They attended a public school in a county with 58 other elementary schools. Their school had the best scores in the entire county and was a school of excellence since it's opening. But, I will say that I am proud that my children attend Welch Elementary. Mr. Spence is the best principal my children have ever had. They love the school. One thing we have noticed visiting the school during school hours is the behavior of the students. All of the children seem to have a respect for the staff. The staff has control over the students. The cafeteria was extremely quiet and from what I could gather there were at least 5 classes in there at the time. My children have commented on how structured the school is. The amount of physical activity the children receive is great. They have P.E. once a day. There is sufficient extracurricular activities, but they don't out weigh the academics. I believe there should be fun but learning is the priority. I have noticed the entire staff seems to be there for the students and not the pay. They are there for the students education and not for the benefits. Which coming from a big city you find a lot of teachers who seem to not care about teaching the children. We are greatly excited about this school and look forward to many good years to come. Thank you teachers and staff for giving my children the chance to receive a good education. Mark & Tonia Muncy
- Posted by Parent - sixmu

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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