Welcome Elementary

36 East Welcome Road
Greenville, SC 29611

642 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

642

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Welcome Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	368
Black	168
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
368 (57.3%)
Black
168 (26.2%)
White
74 (11.5%)
Two or More
30 (4.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-3900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Welcome Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Welcome Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	50.2%
Male	320	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)