- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
George Welch Elementary School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220120001940 · West Monroe, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 20.4:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
George Welch Elementary School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
George Welch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 429
George Welch Elementary School
429 students
What this shows George Welch Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Welch Elementary School compares
George Welch Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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.
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
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.