Enrollment
429
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Monroe, LA
George Welch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Welch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220120001940
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Welch Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #10 of 18
- public schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Welch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Welch Elementary School ranks #10 of 18 public schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Welch Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Welch Elementary School
George Welch Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Louisiana schools and 21% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.7% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Louisiana average.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among West Monroe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverbend Elementary School (301 students): George Welch Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 17.7:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside George Welch Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Welch Elementary School compares
George Welch Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 56% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, George Welch Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes George Welch Elementary School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Welch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Welch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in West Monroe
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George Welch Elementary School
How many students attend George Welch Elementary School?
George Welch Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Welch Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Welch Elementary School?
27.7% of students at George Welch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Welch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Welch Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Welch Elementary School?
George Welch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Welch Elementary School rank among public schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, George Welch Elementary School ranks #10 of 18 public schools in West Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Monroe on the city page.
Is George Welch Elementary School a good school?
George Welch Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides George Welch Elementary School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.
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