D−
Welch Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
1235 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801 · (304) 436-4645 · Part of McDowell County School District
Students
189
Students per teacher
14:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Welch Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 18.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 27.7%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 39.6%
Location
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1235 Stewart St, Welch
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K30
Kindergarten27
Grade 127
Grade 225
Grade 325
Grade 428
Grade 527
Enrollment over time
233’20
231’21
220’22
216’23
189’24
Down 18.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 79%Black 10%Two or more races 10%Hispanic 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.