WELCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Welcome Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greenville 01 school district, located in Greenville, SC with about 720 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, Welcome Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Welcome Elementary School, located at 36 East Welcome Road in Greenville, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Greenville County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in their formative years, typically spanning from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school’s mission generally centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills.

The school operates as a central pillar in the Greenville community, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and student success. Like many schools in the district, Welcome Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating technology and collaborative learning strategies to prepare students for middle school transitions. By focusing on individualized attention and community involvement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

For more information, contact Welcome Elementary at (864) 355-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

36 East Welcome Road
Greenville, SC 29611
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WELCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greenville, SC with about 720 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Greenville 01
Total Students:
720
Teachers:
54.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 720 students

Hispanic/Latino
39.4%
Black or African American
37.6%
White
18.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.