Major George S. Welch Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dover, Delaware 19901 · Caesar Rodney School District
#3 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#851 of 50,301 nationally
About Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dover, in the Caesar Rodney School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 261 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 3rd of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 261.
There are 19 schools in Dover; Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks 1st of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Major George S. Welch Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
98 students · 0 m away
Allen Frear Elementary School
Camden · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
504 students · 2.7 km away
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Camden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students · 2.8 km away
Magnolia Middle School
Magnolia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students · 3.8 km away
David E. Robinson Elementary School
Wyoming · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
514 students · 4.4 km away
South Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
577 students · 4.4 km away
Star Hill Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
429 students · 4.4 km away
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Camden · Charter high · Grades 7–12
119 students · 4.5 km away
East Dover Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
331 students · 4.5 km away
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,254 students · 4.6 km away
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North Laurel Early Learning Academy
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Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
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Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Major George S. Welch Elementary School a good school?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3 of 121 in Delaware. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Major George S. Welch Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks #3 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #851 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School had 261 students in 2025.
Is Major George S. Welch Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Major George S. Welch Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.