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School Comparison

WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
vs.
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (284:1 vs. 229:1).
  • WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (112 vs. 72).
  • WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (4 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (112 vs. 72).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (4 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (284:1 vs. 229:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$15,682.3
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$15,682.3
Local revenue share
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
30.1%
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
30.1%
State revenue share
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
54.8%
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
54.8%
Federal revenue share
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15.1%
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
67.2%
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
67.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
McDowell County
$29,980
McDowell County
$29,980
Poverty rate
McDowell County
30.9%
McDowell County
30.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
McDowell County
5.8%
McDowell County
5.8%
Unemployment rate
McDowell County
8%
McDowell County
8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.