School Ecological Situation and Student Welfare in Public Elementary Schools

This study aimed to examine the school ecological situation and student welfare in a public elementary school in the Buhangin West District, Division of Davao City. A non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing the correlational method was employed. The respondents of the study were 130 teachers, selected through universal sampling. The statistical tools used included the mean, Pearson product-moment correlation, and regression analysis. Findings revealed that both the school ecological situation and student welfare were at high levels. Results further indicated a significant relationship between the school ecological situation and student welfare, as well as a significant influence of the ecological situation on student welfare. The study suggests that efforts to enhance the school ecological situation and student welfare should continue, particularly in addressing areas of concern such as noise disturbances caused by animals and vehicles outside the classroom. Keywords: School Ecological Situation, Student Welfare, Public Elementary Schools, Education, Philippines