C
Below Average
55/100

Welsh Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 222 East Bourgeois Street, Welsh, LA 70591
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 65th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 18th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
492
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%65/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%18/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency78% (+15 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%82%reading -3 pts, math -1 pts46th percentile (list)
Black75%55%reading +13 pts, math -1 pts56th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%90%reading +10 pts, math +17 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income77%72%reading +10 pts, math +9 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 222 East Bourgeois Street
City Welsh
ZIP Code 70591
District 2200810
NCES School ID 220081000573
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70591

Understanding the community around Welsh Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,382
Per Capita Income $30,540
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $164,200
Median Rent $667
Owner-Occupied 87.4%
Renter-Occupied 12.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Welsh Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.0%
Black 16.5%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 492
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Welsh Elementary School?
Welsh Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Welsh Elementary School?
Welsh Elementary School has 492 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Welsh Elementary School serve?
Welsh Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Welsh Elementary School receive per student?
Welsh Elementary School receives $16,893 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Welsh Elementary School in 70591 ▼
Avg Home Value
$156,677
Avg Monthly Rent
$747
1-Year Change
-1.6%
% Renters
12.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026