Arlene Welch Elementary School

www.ipsd.org

573 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arlene Welch Elementary School is a public school located in Naperville, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the highly regarded Indian Prairie School District 204, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Located in a quiet, residential area of Naperville, Arlene Welch benefits from the resources of a large, well-funded district while maintaining a community-focused atmosphere. With its emphasis on character education and student achievement, the school strives to create a safe and engaging space where children can explore their interests and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

573

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlene Welch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	28
Black	74
Asian	251
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
251 (43.8 %)
White
178 (31.1 %)
Black
74 (12.9 %)
Two or More
38 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Indian Prairie CUSD 204
Phone:	(630)428-7200
Website:	http://www.ipsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 72

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arlene Welch Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arlene Welch Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	49.7%
Male	288	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)