Enrollment
135
Elementary
DISTRICT 99 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WELCH·NCES 403219001781
Welch Elementary School
707 S Curtis St, Welch, OK 74369 · (918) 788-3129 · Craig County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL135 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
88 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 25 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 21 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 19 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 14 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 14% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within WELCH. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
OSTP / CCRA 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
33.0%
OK avg 30.6%
What this means: On the OSTP / CCRA, Oklahoma's statewide test, about 33 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Oklahoma average is about 31 of 100.
Source: OSTP / CCRA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Welch Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 33.0% | #284 of 523 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 135 | #830 of 941 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.2% | #559 of 876 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
135
+2 (+2%) vs 2020
-30% since 1990-91, when it was 194
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 135 | 10 | 13.5:1 | 65% (88) |
| 2023-24 | 139 | 10.1 | 13.7:1 | 76% (106) |
| 2022-23 | 135 | 10.1 | 13.3:1 | 75% (101) |
| 2020-21 | 133 | 9 | 14.8:1 | 67% (89) |
| 2017-18 | 152 | 9.7 | 15.6:1 | 63% (96) |
| 2015-16 | 171 | 10 | 17.1:1 | 55% (94) |
| 2010-11 | 213 | 15 | 14.2:1 | 60% (127) |
| 2000-01 | 181 | 11 | 16.4:1 | 48% (87) |
| 1990-91 | 194 | 11 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Welch Elementary School.
About Welch Elementary School
This page covers Welch Elementary School, a small elementary school in Welch, Oklahoma. The grade span is pre-K through 5, and enrollment is 135 students. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Oklahoma) has about 366 students.
WELCH runs Welch Elementary School along with 2 other schools, enrolling 297 students in total.
Welch Elementary School's enrollment has no majority group, and White students are the largest at 49%. The school is also 42% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% multiracial. The White share of the county population is higher, at 62%. Welch Elementary School has a diversity index of 58%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
At Welch Elementary School, 10 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 13.5:1. That ratio is under the 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 65% of enrollment.
According to the American Community Survey, in Craig County, median household income is about $51,922, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 13 public schools operate in Craig County, serving about 2,365 students.
The closest other public school is Welch High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
Welch Elementary School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
The school's size has been steady, with 133 students in 2020-21 and 135 in 2024-25. The school's ratio fell from 14.8:1 to 13.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Craig County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,302
Census ACS
Median income
$51,922
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,365 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WELCH
- Welch High SchoolHigh · 99 students
- Welch Middle SchoolMiddle · 63 students
Other schools in Welch
- Welch High SchoolHigh · 99 students
- Welch Middle SchoolMiddle · 63 students
Nearby schools
- Welch High School0.0 mi · 99
- Welch Middle School0.0 mi · 63
- Bluejacket Middle School4.9 mi · 47
- Bluejacket High School4.9 mi · 57
- Bluejacket Elementary School4.9 mi · 93
- Chetopa Elem11.6 mi · 61
Frequently asked questions
About Welch Elementary SchoolHow large is Welch Elementary School?
Welch Elementary School enrolls approximately 135 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Welch Elementary School serve?
Welch Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welch Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Welch Elementary School is approximately 13.5:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Welch Elementary School?
Student demographics at Welch Elementary School are roughly 49% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Welch Elementary School in?
Welch Elementary School is part of WELCH.
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