Enrollment
408
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William a Welch Sr compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at William a Welch Sr
William a Welch Sr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Peabody, Massachusetts, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Massachusetts schools and 58% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (36%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 136 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Peabody spends $18,001 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Peabody's public schools, it stands alongside South Memorial (506 students): William a Welch Sr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 16.9:1).
Peabody also operates Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students) and J Henry Higgins Middle (1,320 students) alongside William a Welch Sr.
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 William a Welch Sr compares
William a Welch Sr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peabody, which includes William a Welch Sr.
$18,001
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 34.0%
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 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
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William a Welch Sr a good school?
William a Welch Sr earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Massachusetts schools. 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 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.
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