How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Southside K-8 | Welch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | War, WV | Welch, WV |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 266 | 189 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Southside K-8 | Welch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,404 | $14,404 |
| District | Mcdowell County Schools | Mcdowell County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Southside K-8 | Welch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 78.8% |
| African American | 3.4% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Southside K-8 | Welch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 266:1 | 189:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.1% | 81.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.