Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arlene Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Arlene Welch Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlene Welch Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Arlene Welch Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Arlene Welch Elementary School?
588 students attend Arlene Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Arlene Welch Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlene Welch Elementary School?
Arlene Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arlene Welch Elementary School offer ?
Arlene Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arlene Welch Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Arlene Welch Elementary School located?
Arlene Welch Elementary School is located in the Naperville Park District neighborhood of Naperville, IL. There are 35 other public schools located in Naperville Park District.
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The nearest high school to Arlene Welch Elementary School is Neuqua Valley High School (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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