George Welch Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School
Should I attend George Welch Elementary School or Highland 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
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
Highland 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 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 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland 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 45-49% (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 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), 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
292 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#140 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
92
48
Grade 1 Students
71
48
Grade 2 Students
86
40
Grade 3 Students
69
53
Grade 4 Students
80
48
Grade 5 Students
64
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
4%
22%
% White
90%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%