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Major George S. Welch Elementary School

3100 Hawthorne Drive, Dover, DE, 19901

Top 10% School in DELAWARE

Ranked 2 of 113 in DELAWARE

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About Major George S. Welch Elementary School

Major George S. Welch Elementary School is a public school in Dover, Delaware, a medium-sized suburb, that serves students in grades K–5. The school has about 362 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the average for the district. There are 30 full-time equivalent teachers who teach, and one full-time school counselor who helps them. There are 49% female and 51% male students, and the student body is not very diverse, with most of the students being White. At Major George S. Welch Elementary School, 72% of students are proficient in Math and 72% are proficient in Reading/ELA. This shows that the school does well academically. The school has a full curriculum that includes core subjects as well as enrichment activities like art, music, library programs, and technology education. The focus is on both academic and social growth. Major George S. Welch Elementary School is a great place for students to learn because it has a good student-teacher ratio, dedicated staff, and high proficiency outcomes. These are all signs of the school's strengths and potential for future student success.

Major George S. Welch Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3100 Hawthorne Drive, Dover, DE, 19901

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Phone

(302) 674-9080

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 72% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
13
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
362
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Major George S. Welch Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 61.88%
Asian 3.59%
Hispanic 11.88%
Black 11.05%
Two+ Races 10.5%
Native Am. 0.55%
White
61.88%
Asian
3.59%
Hispanic
11.88%
Black
11.05%
Two+ Races
10.5%
Native Am.
0.55%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 362
49.45%
179 Female
50.55%
183 Male

Student Population

362 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

362 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently the Major George S. Welch Elementary School community celebrated a big honor: the school was named a National Blue Ribbon School for last year. This award goes to schools that have a culture of caring, which includes students, and that gives strong academic and emotional support. Welch has also said he will keep helping families with military ties. The school is still in the Purple Star School Program for 2025. This shows how committed is the school to providing military kids with the right social emotional resources and a safe welcoming place to learn.

FAQ

Q1. What grades go to this school?

Ans. The school has a full curriculum for teaching kids in elementary school.

Q2. Do students have access to technology?

Ans. Yes, classrooms have digital tools that help students learn.

Q3. Does the school have music or art classes?

Ans. Yes, students take part in both programs.

Q4. How do parents stay up to date?

Ans. Newsletters, online portals, and events are all ways to get updates.

Q5. Are there support services for people who need help learning?

Ans. Yes, help from experts is available when needed.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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