Welch Elementary School vs. Poplar Road Elementary School
Should I attend Welch Elementary School or Poplar Road 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
Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Poplar Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 849 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poplar Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
849 students
599 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1024 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#766 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
59
Kindergarten Students
128
87
Grade 1 Students
130
100
Grade 2 Students
146
98
Grade 3 Students
146
80
Grade 4 Students
120
74
Grade 5 Students
131
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
7%
% Black
41%
23%
% White
34%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
