- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 274191003674 · Watertown, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Mayer High (516 students)
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown Maye
Watertown Mayer High
516 students
- This school
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School
482 students
- Watertown-Maye
Watertown-Mayer Middle
418 students
- Watertown-Maye 24
Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr
24 students
What this shows Watertown-Mayer Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown-Mayer Elementary School compares
Watertown-Mayer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist reports $12,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~482 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.