Welton Elementary School (Closed 2006)

106 Main St P.o. Box 10
Welton, IA 52774
Welton Elementary School serves 172 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Welton Elementary School?
172 students attend Welton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Welton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Welton Elementary School offer ?
Welton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Welton Elementary School part of?
Welton Elementary School is part of Central DeWitt School District.

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