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George Welch Elementary School

199 Caldwell Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

George Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
George Welch Elementary School's student population of 480 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
George Welch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Welch Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#141 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Welch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Welch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Welch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
11%
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Black
6%
41%
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White
88%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of George Welch Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Welch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Welch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Welch Elementary School's ranking?
George Welch Elementary School is ranked #141 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are George Welch Elementary School often compared to?
George Welch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claiborne School, Drew Elementary School, Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?
480 students attend George Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of George Welch Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Welch Elementary School?
George Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Welch Elementary School offer ?
George Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Welch Elementary School part of?
George Welch Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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