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#768 of 1,288 schools in LA
George Welch Elementary School
Elementary School · Ouachita Parish · West Monroe, LA
An Ouachita Parish elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
199 Caldwell Road, West Monroe, LA 71291
- Math 41% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Welch Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Monroe), 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
$69,012
Median home value
$219,700
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71291; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Kiroli Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Northeast Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #19 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Welch Elementary School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Welch Elementary School
George Welch Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Monroe, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Welch Elementary School
What grades does George Welch Elementary School serve?
George Welch Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?
George Welch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Welch Elementary School rank in LA?
George Welch Elementary School ranks #768 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is George Welch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Welch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 George Welch Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Welch Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Welch Elementary School a charter school?
No, George Welch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Welch Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George Welch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Welch Elementary School?
39.0% of students at George Welch Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (318) 397-1100
- Area population (ZIP 71291)
- 35,345
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 71291; 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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