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Welchester Elementary School

Summary:

Welchester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Golden, Colorado, serving 277 students in grades PK-5. The school faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population, lower academic performance compared to the district and state, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Welchester's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is significantly lower than the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado. In 2023-2024, only 34.7% of Welchester students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.8% in the district and 44.1% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, from 942 out of 965 Colorado elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 583 out of 943 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Welchester's student population is more diverse than the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (33.57%) and African American (5.78%) students. The school also has a high percentage of students (72.92% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. In comparison, the nearby Prospect Valley Elementary School and Maple Grove Elementary School have significantly higher academic performance and a lower percentage of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13000 West 10th Avenue
       Golden, CO  80401-4202

(303) 982-7342

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
583rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,558 Help


Students who attend Welchester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bell Middle School
High:    Golden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.8%
Hispanic:
33.6%
African American:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Welchester Elementary School ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 65th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Welchester Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Welchester Elementary School is $16,558, which is the 17th highest among 85 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Welchester Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Welchester Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Welchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.61 549th 808 32.1%
2005 44.27 507th 823 38.4%
2006 29.35 627th 829 24.4%
2007 25.46 666th 852 21.8%
2008 34.23 604th 849 28.9%
2009 45.05 528th 872 39.4%
2010 44.33 558th 925 39.7%
2011 45.06 559th 935 40.2%
2012 30.76 683rd 935 27.0%
2013 37.64 637th 954 33.2%
2014 28.70 712th 962 26.0%
2015 32.68 596th 938 36.5%
2016 29.64 613th 914 32.9%
2017 23.46 701st 929 24.5%
2018 19.55 733rd 917 20.1%
2019 7.37 942nd 965 2.4%
2021 18.80 603rd 710 15.1%
2022 26.32 652nd 921 29.2%
2023 32.63 585th 933 37.3%
2024 32.60 583rd 943 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Welchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.53 257th 308 16.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Welchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.09 598th 690 13.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Welchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.48 603rd 693 13.0%
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Rank History for White students at Welchester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.52 316th 337 6.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.1)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 19, 2022

Open Quote The PK program has been excellent. My child has thrived and her teachers clearly care for her wellbeing, both academically and emotionally. Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, February 8, 2020

Open Quote The culture and community at this school initially presents as positive and growing. The truth of matter is there is a lot of undercurrents of blame, negativity and compliance aimed at the teachers. Teachers are expected to manage students behaviors that have been tolerated for years. This creates an extremely stressful environment where many teachers don't feel that their voice is being heard, concerns taken seriously or given support and encouragement in improving the environment for students and teachers alike. There is a high turnover rate of teachers at this school. I don't think the principal has had any experience directly teaching in a classroom and therefore doesn't really understand how to effectively lead, support and encourage staff and students. Administration seems more concerned with how they look in reviews and on academic growth rather than understanding that the social, emotional and behavior goals must be addressed before student learning and growth can take place. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, September 2, 2019

Open Quote Go to another school Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 17, 2017

Open Quote Students are harassed by other children and by teachers constantly. The principal does nothing about it. The school has zero communication unless it is for money then you will get calls texts and emails. My child was injured very badly at this school and I didn't even get a call. My child told me later on. The principal needs to be replaced she has no business there. This used to be a great school. Even parents don't want to be involved in the school because of the staff. Pretty sad. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Open Quote Welchester's current principal has little to no effective communications skills. When things get out of hand, or when called on her lack of communication, she uses the district bureaucracy as a bludgeon.

What was once a great neighborhood school has become little more than a shadow of its former self. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 30, 2013

Open Quote Welchester is a horrible school. The principal needs to be replaced. He is rude and does NOT care about the students. If you want your child to succeed then don't send them to this school. I would give this school negative stars if I could. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Welchester Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 2 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 379 2 9 34 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 373 0 12 32 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1991 406 4 13 33 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 404 3 11 22 2 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 412 7 15 21 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 407 2 13 25 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 370 2 9 24 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 370 2 9 24 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 347 1 3 23 4 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 319 5 5 31 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1999 290 8 7 54 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 294 14 8 49 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 299 12 8 52 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 252 11 13 46 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 252 11 13 46 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 229 9 16 53 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2005 207 9 15 54 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 194 14 18 52 5 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 192 16 18 52 4 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 208 17 16 59 10 n/a n/a 0 310
2009 205 15 19 71 9 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 204 14 19 63 11 n/a n/a 0 311
2011 172 4 13 87 7 8 9 0 300
2012 172 4 14 92 3 5 8 0 298
2013 175 7 14 76 2 6 12 0 292
2014 170 11 8 73 2 7 13 0 284
2015 160 5 10 86 3 6 11 0 281
2016 156 5 9 105 3 7 11 0 296
2017 171 9 5 79 2 6 11 0 283
2018 189 13 10 99 9 3 13 0 336
2019 183 7 7 80 8 1 18 0 304
2020 179 15 7 106 4 2 10 0 323
2021 138 12 4 104 5 3 8 0 274
2022 140 11 4 93 3 1 10 0 262
2023 149 16 5 93 3 1 10 0 277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Welchester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 20.4 20.9 n/a
1989 424 20.4 20.7 8.5
1990 419 19.1 21.9 9.5
1991 458 20.1 22.7 11.6
1992 442 19.9 22.2 12.7
1993 456 20.7 22.0 10.7
1994 448 19.7 22.7 12.9
1995 408 19.7 20.7 16.4
1996 408 19.7 20.7 16.4
1997 378 18.9 20.0 15.3
1998 363 17.5 20.7 20.7
1999 359 18.6 19.3 25.3
2000 365 18.3 19.9 34.2
2001 372 22.7 16.4 38.7
2002 323 21.0 15.4 43.7
2003 323 21.0 15.4 43.7
2004 307 20.8 14.8 48.5
2005 288 20.6 14.0 57.6
2006 283 18.4 15.4 56.9
2007 282 17.5 16.1 58.2
2008 310 19.5 15.9 57.7
2009 319 22.0 14.5 53.9
2010 311 21.3 14.5 57.9
2011 300 19.0 15.7 57.3
2012 298 18.5 16.1 65.8
2013 292 15.6 18.6 66.4
2014 284 17.3 16.3 65.1
2015 281 17.0 16.5 66.5
2016 296 19.0 15.5 65.2
2017 283 18.8 14.9 64.7
2018 336 21.9 15.2 68.2
2019 304 17.0 17.8 69.7
2020 323 20.5 15.7 69.7
2021 274 20.5 13.3 76.3
2022 262 20.0 13.0 67.9
2023 277 18.2 15.1 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Welchester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 20.4 20.9 n/a
1989 424 20.4 20.7 8.5
1990 419 19.1 21.9 9.5
1991 458 20.1 22.7 11.6
1992 442 19.9 22.2 12.7
1993 456 20.7 22.0 10.7
1994 448 19.7 22.7 12.9
1995 408 19.7 20.7 16.4
1996 408 19.7 20.7 16.4
1997 378 18.9 20.0 15.3
1998 363 17.5 20.7 20.7
1999 359 18.6 19.3 25.3
2000 365 18.3 19.9 34.2
2001 372 22.7 16.4 38.7
2002 323 21.0 15.4 43.7
2003 323 21.0 15.4 43.7
2004 307 20.8 14.8 48.5
2005 288 20.6 14.0 57.6
2006 283 18.4 15.4 56.9
2007 282 17.5 16.1 58.2
2008 310 19.5 15.9 57.7
2009 319 22.0 14.5 53.9
2010 311 21.3 14.5 57.9
2011 300 19.0 15.7 57.3
2012 298 18.5 16.1 65.8
2013 292 15.6 18.6 66.4
2014 284 17.3 16.3 65.1
2015 281 17.0 16.5 66.5
2016 296 19.0 15.5 65.2
2017 283 18.8 14.9 64.7
2018 336 21.9 15.2 68.2
2019 304 17.0 17.8 69.7
2020 323 20.5 15.7 69.7
2021 274 20.5 13.3 76.3
2022 262 20.0 13.0 67.9
2023 277 18.2 15.1 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Welchester Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,464
2020 $12,090
2021 $13,211
2022 $15,119
2023 $16,558

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Welchester Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 942nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 585th of 933 Elementary schools
 34.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Welchester Elementary School)17.941
 23.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Welchester Elementary School)12.828.2
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Welchester Elementary School)17.927.3
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Welchester Elementary School)5.69.4
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.538
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Welchester Elementary School)2247.1
 25.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Welchester Elementary School)825
 17%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.439.4
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.734.9
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Welchester Elementary School)19.338.7
 19.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Welchester Elementary School)8.417.9
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students304277
 8.9%
African American716
 128.6%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic8093
 16.3%
Pacific Islander11
White183149
 18.6%
Two or More Races1810
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%72.9%
 3.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Welchester Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Welchester Elementary School.

Students who attend Welchester Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bell Middle School
High : Golden High School

Students at Welchester Elementary School are 54% White, 34% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Welchester Elementary School ranks 583rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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