Welch: Schools & Education
Welch is served by 3 public schools. Welch Es is the largest at 135 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 286 students.
- ~220 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 220 residents per school. 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | WELCH |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 286 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 25 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.40 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College |
| Nearest College · City | Miami |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 542-8441 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CHETOPA CITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (620) 236-7194 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 312 MAPLE, CHETOPA KS 67336 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 11.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 11.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12