- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, IA
Mary Welsh Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary Welsh Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193168000611
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Welsh Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Welsh Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Welsh Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Williamsburg, IA.
School address
District: Williamsburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193168000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Mary Welsh Elementary grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 193168000611 · Williamsburg, IA Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 13.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School (604 students)
Mary Welsh Elementary grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mary Welsh Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mary Welsh Elementary
604 students
- Williamsburg J
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School
604 students
- Williamsburg V 5
Williamsburg Virtual Academy
5 students
What this shows Mary Welsh Elementary reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Welsh Elementary compares
Mary Welsh Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Mary Welsh Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg Comm School District reports $12,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Welsh Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Welsh Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Welsh Elementary
How many students attend Mary Welsh Elementary?
Mary Welsh Elementary has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, IA. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Welsh Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Welsh Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Welsh Elementary?
21.5% of students at Mary Welsh Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Welsh Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary Welsh Elementary is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Welsh Elementary?
Mary Welsh Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Welsh Elementary rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Welsh Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Williamsburg, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Williamsburg Comm School District?
Besides Mary Welsh Elementary, Williamsburg Comm School District also operates Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School (604 students) and Williamsburg Virtual Academy (5 students). See the Williamsburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.