Excellent
#21 of 219 schools in DE
Top 9% in state
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Elementary School · Caesar Rodney School District · Dover, DE
A Caesar Rodney School District elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3100 Hawthorne Drive, Dover, DE 19901
- Math 65% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Major George S. Welch Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Major George S. Welch Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,891
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| John S. Charlton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Allen Frear Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–5 | 1.7 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| David E. Robinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 1–5 | 2.7 mi | 574 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caesar Rodney School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $18,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is listed in Caesar Rodney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 219 schools in DE.
State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Major George S. Welch Elementary School
What grades does Major George S. Welch Elementary School serve?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Major George S. Welch Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Major George S. Welch Elementary School rank in DE?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks #21 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Major George S. Welch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Major George S. Welch Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Major George S. Welch Elementary School a charter school?
No, Major George S. Welch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Major George S. Welch Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Major George S. Welch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (302) 674-9080
- Area population (ZIP 19901)
- 39,149
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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