MARY L WELTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mary L Welty Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Nogales Unified District (4457) school district, located in Nogales, AZ with about 382 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Mary L Welty Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mary L. Welty Elementary School is a public school located in Nogales, Arizona, serving students within the Nogales Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that prioritizes academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and engaging teaching practices, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its academic focus, Mary L. Welty Elementary plays an active role in the local community, promoting values of inclusivity and collaboration. The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and students to create a holistic educational experience. Through its programs and community-oriented approach, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and long-term achievement for all children in the district.
For more information, contact Mary L Welty Elementary School at (520) 287-0800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
http://www.nusd.k12.az.us/welty
MARY L WELTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nogales, AZ with about 382 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nogales Unified District (4457)
- Total Students:
- 382
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 382 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARY L WELTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.4%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.