Serving 459 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 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
459 students attend George Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of George Welch Elementary School students are White, 7% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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