Welti Elementary School, a Cullman, AL public school serving grades PK–5, ranked #513 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #651 in 2022 but lower than its top rank of #106 in 2010.
Math proficiency ranged from 25–29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 21–39%, noticeably lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 157 students in 2021 to 211 in 2023, with 50% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a rise in socioeconomic need; minority enrollment was 8%, comprising mainly Hispanic students.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of approximately 16:1 with 194 students and 12 teachers in recent counts, supporting Cullman County's Title I eligible population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cullman area neighborhoods, with most students living within a 10-12 minute drive (avg. 4.1 mi., furthest 6.9 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welti Elementary School's student population of 194 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
WE are Welti and WE are doing great things!
School Rankings
Welti Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welti Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
92%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welti Elementary School's ranking?
Welti Elementary School is ranked #513 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Welti Elementary School often compared to?
Welti Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Welti Elementary School?
194 students attend Welti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Welti Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Welti Elementary School?
Welti Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Welti Elementary School offer ?
Welti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Welti Elementary School part of?
Welti Elementary School is part of Cullman County School District.
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