Welsh Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Welsh, Louisiana 70591 · Jefferson Davis Parish
#192 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#7811 of 50,301 nationally
About Welsh Elementary School
Welsh Elementary School is a public elementary located in Welsh, in the Jefferson Davis Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 499 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 192nd of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 499.
There are 2 schools in Welsh; Welsh Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
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 Welsh Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Welsh Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Welsh High School
Welsh · Public high · Grades 9–12
263 students · 250 m away
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
199 students · 6.5 km away
Lacassine High School
Lacassine · Public other · Grades PK–12
587 students · 10 km away
Jennings Elementary School
Jennings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
976 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Parkview Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Ossun Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
J.F. Gauthier School
St. Bernard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Norco Elementary School
Norco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Luling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
501 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Welsh Elementary School a good school?
Welsh Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #192 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 Welsh Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Welsh Elementary School ranks #192 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #7811 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Welsh Elementary School?
Welsh Elementary School had 499 students in 2025.
Is Welsh Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Welsh Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Welsh Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Welsh Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.