- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Watertown, MN
Watertown Mayer High
Federal NCES profile for Watertown Mayer High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274191001750
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown Mayer High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown Mayer High has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Mayer High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Watertown, MN.
School address
District: Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 274191001750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Watertown Mayer High held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 274191001750 · Watertown, MN High · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 17.8:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown-Mayer Elementary School (482 students)
Watertown Mayer High held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Watertown Mayer High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Watertown Mayer High
516 students
- Watertown-Maye
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 High reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown Mayer High compares
Watertown Mayer High 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Watertown Mayer High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown-Mayer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watertown-Mayer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watertown-Mayer Cmty Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown Mayer High'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 high 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown Mayer High
How many students attend Watertown Mayer High?
Watertown Mayer High has 516 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watertown, MN. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Mayer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Mayer High is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watertown Mayer High?
18.4% of students at Watertown Mayer High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown Mayer High?
The largest demographic group at Watertown Mayer High is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Watertown, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown Mayer High?
Watertown Mayer High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Watertown Mayer High rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Mayer High ranks #4 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 High, Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist also operates Watertown-Mayer Elementary School (482 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.