- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peabody, MA
William a Welch Sr
Federal NCES profile for William a Welch Sr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250936001506
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William a Welch Sr earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Peabody · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 408
- students enrolled
William a Welch Sr has class sizes larger than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William a Welch Sr ranks #4 of 5 schools in Peabody, MA.
School address
District: Peabody · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250936001506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
William a Welch Sr grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+29.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 250936001506 · Peabody, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students)
William a Welch Sr grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+29.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
William a Welch Sr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peabody Vetera
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
1,333 students
- J Henry Higgin
J Henry Higgins Middle
1,320 students
- Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll
645 students
- South Memorial 506
South Memorial
506 students
- This school 408
William a Welch Sr
408 students
- John E. Mccart 385
John E. Mccarthy
385 students
What this shows William a Welch Sr reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How William a Welch Sr compares
William a Welch Sr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 58% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 98% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$19,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
White 36.3%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, William a Welch Sr is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Peabody reports $19,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William a Welch Sr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Veterans Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Henry Higgins Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Carroll | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Memorial | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John E. Mccarthy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William a Welch Sr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Peabody
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Memorial
Standard public school
506 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
John E. Mccarthy
Standard public school
385 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
West Memorial
Standard public school
294 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
Standard public school
97 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about William a Welch Sr
How many students attend William a Welch Sr?
William a Welch Sr has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peabody, MA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Welch Sr?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Welch Sr is 19.4:1, which is 58% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a Welch Sr?
The largest demographic group at William a Welch Sr is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Peabody, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a Welch Sr?
William a Welch Sr has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 William a Welch Sr rank among schools in Peabody?
By Resource Investment Index, William a Welch Sr ranks #4 of 5 schools in Peabody, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peabody on the city page.
What other schools are in Peabody?
Besides William a Welch Sr, Peabody also operates Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students), J Henry Higgins Middle (1,320 students), and Thomas Carroll (645 students). See the Peabody district page for the complete list.