Ouachita Parish School System

George Welch Elementary School is a nonprofit, state-run educational institution that provides academic programs to more than 475 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Its core curriculum includes fine and performing arts, music, English, math, science, life skills, social studies, and physical and special education. In addition, George Welch Elementary School conducts classes for gifted and talented students and offers special education. Located in West Monroe, La., the school also provides health care, transportation, meal and counseling services to the students. George Welch Elementary School is a part of the Ouachita Parish School District, which operates nearly 35 schools with a total annual enrollment of over 18,500 students.

Operated by the Ouachita Parish School System, Good Hope Middle School is a public coeducational school. It serves more than 650 students of Ouachita County in Louisiana. It provides classes in grades six through eight and its curriculum includes a wide range of subjects, such as English, math, social studies, science and world languages. The school provides courses in arts, music, drama, speech and debate. It also provides physical education classes and offers various sports, including softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, football and swimming. The school houses a library and media center, cafeteria, fitness center, and computer and science labs. Good Hope Middle School is located in West Monroe, La.