Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Major George S. Welch Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Major George S. Welch Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
11%
31%
White
62%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Major George S. Welch Elementary School's ranking?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Major George S. Welch Elementary School often compared to?
Major George S. Welch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School, Booker T. Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
362 students attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Major George S. Welch Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Major George S. Welch Elementary School offer ?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Major George S. Welch Elementary School part of?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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