Mary Welsh Elementary School

2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Welsh Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Welsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mary Welsh Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary Welsh Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Welsh Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#259 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
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74%
64%
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77%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
87%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Welsh Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Welsh Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Mary Welsh Elementary School?
599 students attend Mary Welsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mary Welsh Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Welsh Elementary School?
Mary Welsh Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Welsh Elementary School offer ?
Mary Welsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Welsh Elementary School part of?
Mary Welsh Elementary School is part of Williamsburg Comm School District.

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Date
MAKE UP DAY- Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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