Enrollment
482
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, MN
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Watertown-Mayer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274191003674
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown-Mayer Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Watertown, MN.
School address
District: Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 274191003674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Watertown-Mayer Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Watertown, Minnesota, enrolling 482 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 475 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist spends $12,274 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist also operates Watertown Mayer High (516 students) and Watertown-Mayer Middle (418 students) alongside Watertown-Mayer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Watertown-Mayer Elementary School compares
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Watertown-Mayer Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist, which includes Watertown-Mayer Elementary School.
$12,274
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 55.2%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Watertown-Mayer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Mayer High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watertown-Mayer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown-Mayer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Watertown-Mayer Elementary School
How many students attend Watertown-Mayer Elementary School?
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Watertown-Mayer Elementary School?
26.1% of students at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown-Mayer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Watertown-Mayer Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Watertown, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown-Mayer Elementary School?
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watertown-Mayer Elementary School rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown-Mayer Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Watertown, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watertown on the city page.
Is Watertown-Mayer Elementary School a good school?
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist?
Besides Watertown-Mayer Elementary School, Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist also operates Watertown Mayer High (516 students), Watertown-Mayer Middle (418 students), and Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr (24 students). See the Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist district page for the complete list.
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