Drew Elementary School vs George Welch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drew Elementary School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
George Welch Elementary School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Drew Elementary School West Monroe, Louisiana | George Welch Elementary School West Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #120 of 697 | #79 of 697 |
| National rank | #5594 of 50,301 | #4483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 537 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| city | West Monroe | West Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Welch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 78.9).
- •George Welch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •George Welch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •George Welch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 44.9%).
- •Drew Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.9).
- •Drew Elementary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 429.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Drew Elementary School better than George Welch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George Welch Elementary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 78.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Drew Elementary School and George Welch Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between West Monroe and West Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drew Elementary School: 537. George Welch Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drew Elementary School and George Welch Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Drew Elementary School is 120th of 697 and George Welch Elementary School is 79th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).