- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newnan, GA
Welch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Welch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130150003637
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Welch Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Welch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Welch Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Welch Elementary School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130150003637 · Newnan, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 16.3:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Welch Elementary School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Welch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- This school 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- Blake Bass Mid 887
Blake Bass Middle School
887 students
What this shows Welch Elementary School reports 1,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Welch Elementary School compares
Welch Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
White 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Welch Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Welch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blake Bass Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Welch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Newnan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
912 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
835 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
White Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
712 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 14:1 students per teacher
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Welch Elementary School
How many students attend Welch Elementary School?
Welch Elementary School has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newnan, GA. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 946 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Welch Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Welch Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Welch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Welch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Welch Elementary School is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Welch Elementary School?
Welch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Welch Elementary School rank among schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Welch Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 schools in Newnan, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newnan on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Welch Elementary School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.