Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Welcome Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WELCOME ELEM serves the southwest part of Greenville, SC, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 2.8 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welcome Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Welcome Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welcome Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
15%
Black
26%
31%
White
12%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welcome Elementary School's ranking?
Welcome Elementary School is ranked #755 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Welcome Elementary School?
642 students attend Welcome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Welcome Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Welcome Elementary School?
Welcome Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Welcome Elementary School offer ?
Welcome Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Welcome Elementary School part of?
Welcome Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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