George Welch Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Monroe, Louisiana 71291 · Ouachita Parish
#79 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#4483 of 50,301 nationally
About George Welch Elementary School
George Welch Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Monroe, in the Ouachita Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 429 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 79th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 429.
There are 18 schools in West Monroe; George Welch Elementary School ranks 3rd of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
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 George Welch Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Welch Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Claiborne School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students · 1.4 km away
Good Hope Middle School
West Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students · 2.4 km away
Kiroli Elementary School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 3.2 km away
West Ridge Middle School
West Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students · 4.2 km away
Highland Elementary School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students · 4.2 km away
Drew Elementary School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students · 4.6 km away
Boley Elementary School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 5.8 km away
West Monroe High School
West Monroe · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,041 students · 6.5 km away
Riser Elementary School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 6.7 km away
Riser Middle School
West Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students · 6.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Lockport Lower Elementary School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
429 students
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
Minden · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
429 students
Summerfield Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Central Elementary School
Calhoun · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
430 students
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
LaPlace · Public elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
Central Park Elementary School
Bossier City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George Welch Elementary School a good school?
George Welch Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 80.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #79 of 697 in Louisiana. 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 George Welch Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
George Welch Elementary School ranks #79 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #4483 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?
George Welch Elementary School had 429 students in 2025.
Is George Welch Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
George Welch Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Welch Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Welch Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.