Mary L Welty Elementary School

welty.nusd.k12.az.us/

364 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

364

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary L Welty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	363
Asian	1

Hispanic
363 (99.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nogales Unified District (4457)
Phone:	(520)287-0880
Website:	http://welty.nusd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 69