Drew Elementary School vs. George Welch Elementary School
Should I attend Drew Elementary School or George Welch Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Drew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Drew 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 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
500 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#168 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
-
Kindergarten Students
74
92
Grade 1 Students
91
71
Grade 2 Students
84
86
Grade 3 Students
79
69
Grade 4 Students
81
80
Grade 5 Students
77
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
90%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%