Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Welch Elementary School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Welch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Welch Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
6%
42%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Welch Elementary School's ranking?
George Welch Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are George Welch Elementary School often compared to?
George Welch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claiborne School, Drew Elementary School, Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?
429 students attend George Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of George Welch Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Welch Elementary School?
George Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Welch Elementary School offer ?
George Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Welch Elementary School part of?
George Welch Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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