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Welch School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 297 students in Welch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Welch School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
297 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Welch School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.74
% American Indian
36%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
47%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,845 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,236 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,845
$11,355
Spending / Student
$14,236
$11,328
Best Welch School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welch High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Welch Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Welch School District?
Welch School District manages 3 public schools serving 297 students.
What is the rank of Welch School District?
Welch School District is ranked #378 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Welch School District?
47% of Welch School District students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Welch School District?
Welch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Welch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,236 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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