D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Welch Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1235 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in West Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
216
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%6/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency12% (−28 pts vs. state avg 40%)
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 West Virginia 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
White—17%math -31 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income—12%math -23 pts1st 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 1235 Stewart St
City Welch
ZIP Code 24801
District 5400810
NCES School ID 540081000669
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24801

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,788
Per Capita Income $12,073
Poverty Rate 31.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 6.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%
High School or Higher 78.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $55,100
Median Rent $788
Owner-Occupied 74.3%
Renter-Occupied 25.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Welch Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.9%
Black 13.4%
Two or More Races 9.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 216
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Welch Elementary School?
Welch Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Welch Elementary School?
Welch Elementary School has 216 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Welch Elementary School serve?
Welch Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Welch Elementary School receive per student?
Welch Elementary School receives $16,195 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Welch Elementary School in 24801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$41,534
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
-4.8%
% Renters
25.7%

Other Schools in 24801

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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