For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 499 students in Welsh, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Welsh, LA is Welsh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Welsh, LA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Welsh have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Welsh, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Welsh, LA 70591
(337) 734-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Welsh, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Welsh, LA include Welsh Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Welsh?
1 public elementary schools are located in Welsh.
What is the racial composition of students in Welsh?
Welsh public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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