Excellent
#137 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 11% in state
Welches Elementary School
Elementary School · Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Sandy, OR
An Oregon Trail Sd 46 elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 547, Sandy, OR 97055
- Math 58% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Welches Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Welches 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sandy), 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
$105,696
Median home value
$472,900
Median rent
$1,573/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Oregon Trail SD 46
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 456 | Compare → |
| Kelso Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 363 | Compare → |
| Naas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 333 | Compare → |
| Oregon Trail AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | Not available | 239 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Oregon Trail Sd 46
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Welches Elementary School is listed in Oregon Trail SD 46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Welches Elementary School
Welches Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sandy, OR, part of Oregon Trail Sd 46, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Welches Elementary School
What grades does Welches Elementary School serve?
Welches Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Welches Elementary School?
Welches Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welches Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Welches Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Welches Elementary School rank in OR?
Welches Elementary School ranks #137 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Welches Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Welches Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Welches Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Welches Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Welches Elementary School a charter school?
No, Welches Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Welches Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Welches Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Welches Elementary School?
59.9% of students at Welches 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
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (503) 622-3165
- Area population (ZIP 97055)
- 20,131
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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