Welches Elementary School

Welches Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sandy, OR, part of the Oregon Trail SD 46. The school serves approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 91.4th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 51% proficiency in math, 19 points above the state average and 59% in reading/language arts, 16 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $105,696, where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 182 students, Welches Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Welches Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.