George Welch Elementary School vs. Claiborne School
Should I attend George Welch Elementary School or Claiborne 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
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
Claiborne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Claiborne School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
462 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#42 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
105
Grade 1 Students
71
130
Grade 2 Students
86
129
Grade 3 Students
69
119
Grade 4 Students
80
116
Grade 5 Students
64
122
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
90%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%