Welton Elementary School serves 172 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Welton Elementary School?
172 students attend Welton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Welton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Welton Elementary School offer ?
Welton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Welton Elementary School part of?
Welton Elementary School is part of Central DeWitt School District.
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