Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Welch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
36%
17%
White
40%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Welch Elementary School?
370 students attend Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Welch Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welch Elementary School?
Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Welch Elementary School offer ?
Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Welch Elementary School part of?
Welch Elementary School is part of Northwest Local School District.
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