Serving 462 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
George Welch Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Welch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Welch Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
4%
42%
White
90%
43%
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
18%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #168 out of 1,237 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?
462 students attend George Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of George Welch Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Welch Elementary School?
George Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Welch Elementary School offer ?
George Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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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