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Welches Elementary School

Summary:

Welches Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Welches, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 190 students. The school is part of the Oregon Trail School District 46, which is ranked 11th out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Welches Elementary School has consistently outperformed the Oregon state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades were 63.6%, 65.7%, and 64.3%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades were 51.5%, 68.6%, and 64.3%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 39.9%, 37.7%, and 31.4%. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade is also noteworthy, with a 50% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 30.6%. Welches Elementary School consistently outperforms the nearby Kelso Elementary School and Sandy Grade School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency.

While Welches Elementary School has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 18.99% in 2020-2021 to 41.58% in 2022-2023, the school has maintained its strong academic performance, suggesting that it is effectively supporting the needs of its diverse student population. However, the nearby Oregon Trail Academy, a public charter school, has shown even stronger academic performance than Welches Elementary School, particularly in the upper elementary grades. Overall, Welches Elementary School is a high-performing elementary school that consistently provides a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 24901 E Salmon River Rd
       Welches, OR  97067

(503) 622-3165

District: Oregon Trail School District 46

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,138 Help


Students who attend Welches Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Sandy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Compare Details Welches Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Oregon Trail School District 46! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Welches Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Oregon Trail School District 46. Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Welches Elementary School is 18.5. 4 elementary schools in the Oregon Trail School District 46 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Welches Elementary School is $15,138, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Oregon Trail School District 46.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Welches Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Welches Elementary School 68th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Welches Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Oregon Trail School District 46:

SchoolDigger ranks Oregon Trail School District 46 11th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Welches Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Welches Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.99 459th 586 21.7%
2005 41.79 421st 629 33.1%
2006 54.45 327th 636 48.6%
2007 56.61 269th 652 58.7%
2008 46.31 389th 655 40.6%
2009 32.99 509th 665 23.5%
2010 29.40 535th 674 20.6%
2011 32.68 540th 695 22.3%
2012 59.24 292nd 730 60.0%
2013 47.12 390th 707 44.8%
2014 69.24 199th 695 71.4%
2015 57.35 263rd 706 62.7%
2016 39.33 431st 697 38.2%
2017 54.48 289th 701 58.8%
2018 60.23 260th 709 63.3%
2019 59.56 253rd 705 64.1%
2022 76.27 144th 706 79.6%
2023 71.04 169th 706 76.1%
2024 87.89 68th 710 90.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Welches Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.44 305th 640 52.3%
2019 53.33 242nd 597 59.5%
2022 76.63 141st 703 79.9%
2023 41.78 341st 595 42.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Welches Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.40 151st 681 77.8%
2019 69.04 165th 621 73.4%
2022 83.99 76th 646 88.2%
2023 75.78 136th 652 79.1%
2024 84.71 76th 658 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Welches Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.80 337th 680 50.4%
2019 48.98 300th 623 51.8%
2022 58.63 218th 654 66.7%
2023 63.58 206th 665 69.0%
2024 87.25 57th 662 91.4%
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Rank History for White students at Welches Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 295th 683 56.8%
2019 61.10 238th 662 64.0%
2022 70.14 165th 666 75.2%
2023 66.88 191st 656 70.9%
2024 85.66 75th 670 88.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Welches Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 541 6 3 35 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 338 2 1 32 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 321 0 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2001 284 1 3 33 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 270 2 2 30 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 270 2 2 30 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 282 5 1 33 7 n/a n/a 1 329
2005 263 4 1 33 7 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 238 7 2 42 6 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 241 7 2 41 7 n/a n/a 2 300
2008 231 7 2 36 8 n/a n/a 0 284
2009 233 4 2 36 7 n/a n/a 1 283
2010 192 2 2 33 6 n/a n/a 5 240
2011 170 2 2 33 4 0 5 0 216
2012 167 1 2 27 4 0 8 0 209
2013 169 2 2 27 4 2 8 0 214
2014 157 1 1 27 1 1 10 0 198
2015 163 0 3 30 2 1 9 0 208
2016 161 2 0 26 5 1 10 0 205
2017 162 2 0 31 2 0 11 0 208
2018 170 0 0 29 1 0 9 0 209
2019 173 1 2 34 1 0 8 0 219
2020 162 2 0 34 2 0 8 0 208
2021 133 2 0 33 2 0 9 0 179
2022 160 0 0 24 1 0 7 0 192
2023 149 0 0 28 1 0 11 1 190

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 Welches Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 586 28.0 20.9 26.1
1999 374 18.1 20.7 32.1
2000 359 18.0 19.9 36.5
2001 323 16.1 20.1 42.1
2002 306 13.3 23.0 37.3
2003 306 13.3 23.0 37.3
2004 329 13.3 24.7 38.7
2005 308 13.9 22.2 39.9
2006 295 14.0 21.1 46.4
2007 300 15.1 19.9 46.3
2008 284 14.4 19.7 44
2009 283 14.1 20.0 55.7
2010 240 11.8 20.2 54.5
2011 216 12.2 17.6 0
2012 209 8.9 23.2 53.6
2013 214 9.6 22.1 57.5
2014 198 9.7 20.2 48
2015 208 9.0 23.1 50
2016 205 9.0 22.7 53.2
2017 208 9.4 21.9 45.2
2018 209 10.6 19.7 39.2
2019 219 9.9 22.0 32
2020 208 9.9 20.8 35.6
2021 179 10.0 17.8 19
2022 192 9.9 19.2 n/a
2023 190 10.2 18.5 41.6

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 Welches Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 586 28.0 20.9 26.1
1999 374 18.1 20.7 32.1
2000 359 18.0 19.9 36.5
2001 323 16.1 20.1 42.1
2002 306 13.3 23.0 37.3
2003 306 13.3 23.0 37.3
2004 329 13.3 24.7 38.7
2005 308 13.9 22.2 39.9
2006 295 14.0 21.1 46.4
2007 300 15.1 19.9 46.3
2008 284 14.4 19.7 44
2009 283 14.1 20.0 55.7
2010 240 11.8 20.2 54.5
2011 216 12.2 17.6 0
2012 209 8.9 23.2 53.6
2013 214 9.6 22.1 57.5
2014 198 9.7 20.2 48
2015 208 9.0 23.1 50
2016 205 9.0 22.7 53.2
2017 208 9.4 21.9 45.2
2018 209 10.6 19.7 39.2
2019 219 9.9 22.0 32
2020 208 9.9 20.8 35.6
2021 179 10.0 17.8 19
2022 192 9.9 19.2 n/a
2023 190 10.2 18.5 41.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Welches Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,753
2020 n/a n/a $12,401
2021 n/a n/a $14,499
2022 $1,110 (7.3%) $14,028 (92.7%) $15,138

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Welches 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 253rd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 169th of 706 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Welches Elementary School)55.952.6
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail School District 46)58.151.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Welches Elementary School)45.555.3
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon Trail School District 46)58.957.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Welches Elementary School)58.169
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail School District 46)58.555
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Welches Elementary School)67.765.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Trail School District 46)53.550.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Welches Elementary School)6052.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail School District 46)63.956.5
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Welches Elementary School)37.541.2
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Trail School District 46)42.338.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Welches Elementary School)30.225
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon Trail School District 46)3832.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students219190
 13.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic3428
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White173149
 13.9%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%41.6%
 9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Welches Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended Welches Elementary School.

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

High : Sandy High School

Students at Welches Elementary School are 78% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Yes. Welches Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of Oregon elementary schools.


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