- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Welsh, LA
Welsh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Welsh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220081000573
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Welsh Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 499
- students enrolled
Welsh Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Davis Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220081000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Welsh Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 220081000573 · Welsh, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 19.2:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings Elementary School (976 students)
Welsh Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Welsh Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Eleme
Jennings Elementary School
976 students
- Jennings High
Jennings High School
775 students
- Lacassine High
Lacassine High School
587 students
- Hathaway High
Hathaway High School
566 students
- This school
Welsh Elementary School
499 students
- Lake Arthur El
Lake Arthur Elementary School
441 students
What this shows Welsh Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Welsh Elementary School compares
Welsh 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 5% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,082
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Welsh Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Davis Parish reports $14,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Welsh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jennings High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lacassine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hathaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Arthur Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Welsh Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Welsh Elementary School
How many students attend Welsh Elementary School?
Welsh Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Welsh, LA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welsh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Welsh Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Welsh Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Welsh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Welsh Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Welsh Elementary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Welsh, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Welsh Elementary School?
Welsh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Besides Welsh Elementary School, Jefferson Davis Parish also operates Jennings Elementary School (976 students), Jennings High School (775 students), and Lacassine High School (587 students). See the Jefferson Davis Parish district page for the complete list.