Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Welch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welch Elementary School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Welch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welch Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
41%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
50%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welch Elementary School's ranking?
Welch Elementary School is ranked #923 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Welch Elementary School often compared to?
Welch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluejacket Elementary School, Vinita Elementary School, Blanchard Intermediate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Welch Elementary School?
139 students attend Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Welch Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welch Elementary School?
Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Welch Elementary School offer ?
Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Welch Elementary School part of?
Welch Elementary School is part of Welch School District.
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