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George Welch Elementary School

199 Caldwell Road, West Monroe, LA 71291, United States

+1 (318) 397-1100

5.8

Overall Rating

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George Welch Elementary School Overview

About This School

George Welch Elementary School is a public elementary in West Monroe, Louisiana, serving 429 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 65% in ELA and 51% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 24 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $59,658. Additionally, the school provides support through a counselor-to-student ratio of 404:1. The student body at George Welch Elementary School is 51% male and 49% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 86% White, 6% Black, 4% Two or More Races, 2% Hispanic, and 2% Asian.

429

Total Students

K-5

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

24 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts65%

Mathematics51%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Ouachita Parish

Students per Counselor

404:1

George Welch Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

65%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 52%State Avg: 40%

51%

Mathematics

City Avg: 41%State Avg: 31%

N/A

Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 17:1

404

Students per Counselor

George Welch Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$59,658

City Avg: $59,658

State Avg: $61,043

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor404:1

George Welch Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.05%

Male

48.95%

Female

Total Enrollment: 429 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White86.25%

Hispanic1.63%

Asian2.1%

Black5.83%

Two or More Races4.2%

Native American0%

George Welch Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About George Welch Elementary School

Q: What is George Welch Elementary School?

A: George Welch Elementary School is a elementary public located in West Monroe.

Q: How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?

A: George Welch Elementary School has approximately 429 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about George Welch Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About George Welch Elementary School - West Monroe, LA

Quick Facts about George Welch Elementary School
School Name	George Welch Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	199 Caldwell Road, West Monroe, LA 71291, West Monroe, LA
County	Ouachita Parish
Phone	+1 (318) 397-1100
Total Students	429
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	24
Rating	5.8/10
ELA Proficiency	65%
Math Proficiency	51%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about George Welch Elementary School

What is George Welch Elementary School?

George Welch Elementary School is a elementary public located in West Monroe.

How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?

George Welch Elementary School has approximately 429 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School is 17:1.

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