Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Welsh Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Welsh Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Williamsburg, IA, encompassing approximately 206.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the furthest edge of the zone is around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Welsh Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
INNOVATE...LEAD...EXCEL
School Rankings
Mary Welsh Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Welsh Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #196 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mary Welsh Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Welsh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iowa Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mary Welsh Elementary School?
604 students attend Mary Welsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mary Welsh Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Welsh Elementary School part of?
Mary Welsh Elementary School is part of Williamsburg Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL: THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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