Major George S. Welch Elementary School vs. Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Should I attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School or Nellie Hughes Stokes 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
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
n/a
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 410 students in grades 1-5, Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
373 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#143 out of 196 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
-
Grade 1 Students
46
71
Grade 2 Students
66
71
Grade 3 Students
55
90
Grade 4 Students
71
83
Grade 5 Students
69
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
15%
36%
% White
64%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
