Welch Elementary School

www.cowetaschools.org

948 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Welch Elementary School, located at 240 Mary Freeman Road in Newnan, Georgia, is a public school operating under the Coweta County School System. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering student growth. As part of a district known for its commitment to educational excellence, Welch Elementary strives to balance rigorous classroom instruction with activities that encourage social and personal development.

The school benefits from the resources and administrative support of the Coweta County School System, which is dedicated to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, Welch Elementary works to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school’s official portal through the Coweta County Schools website serves as the primary resource for current information.

948

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Welch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	143
Black	390
Asian	38
Two or More	54
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
390 (41.1 %)
White
318 (33.5 %)
Hispanic
143 (15.1 %)
Two or More
54 (5.7 %)
Asian
38 (4.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Coweta County
Phone:	(770)254-2597
Website:	http://www.cowetaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 134