Maureen M Welch Elementary School

Summary:

Maureen M Welch Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Churchville, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 536 students. It is part of the Council Rock School District, which is ranked 53 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Maureen M Welch Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 490 out of 1,526 schools. The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally above the state average, particularly in science, where the school has achieved over 85% proficiency in recent years. In math, the school's performance is also strong, with 61.7% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.4%. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts is more mixed, with 55.9% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 53%. The school has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 16.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools in the Council Rock School District, such as Rolling Hills Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, and Churchville Elementary, Maureen M Welch Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic performance on PSSA tests. However, some nearby schools, like Hillcrest Elementary, have achieved even higher rankings and performance levels, ranking 153 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance for male students and students with disabilities is particularly strong, ranking in the top 30% and top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public K-6

 750 New Road
       Churchville, PA  18966-1044


(215) 944-1800

District: Council Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
490th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,837 Help


Students who attend Maureen M Welch Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Council Rock High School South

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Asian:
7.5%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18% Help


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Compare Details Maureen M Welch Elementary School ranks better than 67.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Council Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Asian (7.5%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maureen M Welch Elementary School is 13.7. 6 elementary schools in the Council Rock School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maureen M Welch Elementary School is $19,837. 6 elementary schools in the Council Rock School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maureen M Welch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maureen M Welch Elementary School 490th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Maureen M Welch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Council Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Rock School District 53rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maureen M Welch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.87 302nd 1302 76.8%
2004 82.89 192nd 1308 85.3%
2005 74.68 310th 1299 76.1%
2006 80.74 213th 1545 86.2%
2007 85.23 95th 1555 93.9%
2008 80.86 190th 1551 87.7%
2009 76.65 293rd 1549 81.1%
2010 72.82 416th 1579 73.7%
2011 68.23 555th 1597 65.2%
2012 73.64 429th 1599 73.2%
2013 78.16 286th 1519 81.2%
2014 79.09 252nd 1467 82.8%
2015 82.59 210th 1474 85.8%
2016 76.33 356th 1554 77.1%
2017 76.84 345th 1547 77.7%
2018 73.23 420th 1530 72.5%
2019 74.05 422nd 1544 72.7%
2021 67.76 478th 1433 66.6%
2022 72.61 442nd 1534 71.2%
2023 78.92 305th 1534 80.1%
2024 70.13 490th 1526 67.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.43 643rd 1414 54.5%
2024 60.53 580th 1432 59.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.74 574th 1488 61.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.62 166th 1043 84.1%
2024 66.04 279th 1084 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.57 413th 1495 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.92 406th 1236 67.2%
2024 54.16 580th 1229 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Maureen M Welch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 642 6 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 624 6 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2003 624 6 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2004 642 6 24 5 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2005 649 4 38 8 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2006 671 2 38 7 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 662 4 38 6 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2008 639 5 44 7 1 n/a n/a 0 696
2009 633 5 38 9 2 n/a n/a 0 687
2010 627 5 33 14 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2011 620 10 30 10 0 0 0 0 670
2012 584 10 26 13 1 0 0 0 634
2013 561 10 20 21 1 0 0 0 613
2014 565 7 27 26 0 0 0 0 625
2015 560 10 33 26 0 0 0 0 629
2016 575 12 39 25 0 0 0 0 651
2017 577 12 42 19 0 0 0 0 650
2018 565 12 44 25 0 0 3 0 649
2019 537 7 40 21 0 0 7 0 612
2020 487 7 39 17 0 0 11 0 561
2021 435 5 41 15 0 0 10 0 506
2022 445 3 43 19 0 0 14 0 524
2023 452 3 47 20 0 0 14 0 536
2024 456 4 40 18 0 0 15 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maureen M Welch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 670 38.1 17.6 0
2002 660 42.4 15.6 2
2003 660 42.4 15.6 2
2004 677 40.9 16.6 0
2005 699 39.8 17.6 1.9
2006 718 41.4 17.3 2.4
2007 710 40.9 17.4 2.1
2008 696 45.2 15.4 2.2
2009 687 44.7 15.4 2.3
2010 680 45.7 14.8 2.1
2011 670 46.8 14.3 4.9
2012 634 45.5 13.9 5.7
2013 613 42.4 14.4 5.1
2014 625 43.5 14.3 5.1
2015 629 42.0 14.9 5.2
2016 651 43.0 15.1 5.8
2017 650 43.1 15.0 6.6
2018 649 37.8 17.1 8.2
2019 612 40.2 15.2 7.7
2020 561 37.1 15.1 9.6
2021 506 39.3 12.8 9.9
2022 524 38.3 13.6 10.5
2023 536 40.4 13.2 16.6
2024 533 38.8 13.7 18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maureen M Welch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 670 38.1 17.6 0
2002 660 42.4 15.6 2
2003 660 42.4 15.6 2
2004 677 40.9 16.6 0
2005 699 39.8 17.6 1.9
2006 718 41.4 17.3 2.4
2007 710 40.9 17.4 2.1
2008 696 45.2 15.4 2.2
2009 687 44.7 15.4 2.3
2010 680 45.7 14.8 2.1
2011 670 46.8 14.3 4.9
2012 634 45.5 13.9 5.7
2013 613 42.4 14.4 5.1
2014 625 43.5 14.3 5.1
2015 629 42.0 14.9 5.2
2016 651 43.0 15.1 5.8
2017 650 43.1 15.0 6.6
2018 649 37.8 17.1 8.2
2019 612 40.2 15.2 7.7
2020 561 37.1 15.1 9.6
2021 506 39.3 12.8 9.9
2022 524 38.3 13.6 10.5
2023 536 40.4 13.2 16.6
2024 533 38.8 13.7 18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maureen M Welch Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $131 (0.8%) $16,473 (99.2%) $16,604
2020 $24 (0.1%) $18,158 (99.9%) $18,182
2021 $266 (1.3%) $20,093 (98.7%) $20,359
2022 $302 (1.5%) $19,534 (98.5%) $19,837

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maureen M Welch Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 422nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 305th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)65.178
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)72.256.5
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)5270.1
 18.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)87.988.8
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)80.858.8
 22%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)54.466.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)73.860.2
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)63.363.1
 0.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)75.377.1
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)58.269.3
 11.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)87.988.8
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maureen M Welch Elementary School)75.663.4
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students612536
 12.4%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian4047
 17.5%
Hispanic2120
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White537452
 15.8%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.7%16.6%
 8.9%


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Students who attend Maureen M Welch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Council Rock High School South

Students at Maureen M Welch Elementary School are 86% White, 8% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Maureen M Welch Elementary School ranks 490th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 533 students attended Maureen M Welch Elementary School.


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