Mary Welsh Elementary

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Mary Welsh Elementary ranks 240 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mary Welsh Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamsburg, Iowa, serving 604 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Williamsburg Community School District, which is ranked 42 out of 309 districts in the state.

Mary Welsh Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools, with students outperforming the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math were significantly higher than the state averages. This level of consistent academic excellence is not seen in all of the nearby schools, such as Mid-Prairie West Elementary and H-L-V Elementary, which perform below the state averages in certain grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Clear Creek Elementary and English Valleys Elementary, Mary Welsh Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 86.75% of students identifying as White. Additionally, the school serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (24.83%) compared to schools like Iowa Valley Elementary (40.57%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361

(319) 668-2301

District: Williamsburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
240^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,242

Students who attend Mary Welsh Elementary usually attend:

High:

Williamsburg Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 647

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mary Welsh Elementary ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Welsh Elementary is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Mary Welsh Elementary employs 44.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Welsh Elementary is $12,242.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary Welsh Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Williamsburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg Community School District 42^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mary Welsh Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	74.72	101^st	626	83.9%
2013	50.54	371^st	624	40.5%
2014	49.83	371^st	603	38.5%
2015	44.16	430^th	616	30.2%
2016	41.04	429^th	599	28.4%
2017	73.79	129^th	574	77.5%
2018	77.54	91^st	567	84.0%
2019	76.37	121^st	603	79.9%
2021	75.15	119^th	567	79.0%
2022	77.14	103^rd	574	82.1%
2023	73.23	133^rd	565	76.5%
2024	61.06	240^th	557	56.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, April 14, 2012

Mary Welsh Elementary has quality educated staff and programs. i love sending my children there! The teachers are amazing! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mary Welsh Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	346	0	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	-37	333
2001	317	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	373	2	6	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2003	373	2	6	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2004	381	1	3	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2005	373	2	3	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
2006	347	3	3	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	400
2007	339	4	2	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2008	341	2	1	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
2009	350	2	1	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2010	322	0	1	54	0	0	0	0	377
2011	333	1	1	42	0	0	0	0	377
2012	342	2	1	39	0	0	0	0	384
2013	529	5	1	56	0	0	2	0	593
2014	516	5	2	56	0	0	6	0	585
2015	553	1	1	53	0	1	6	0	615
2016	562	1	1	64	0	0	10	0	638
2017	551	3	1	59	0	0	10	0	624
2018	543	4	3	58	0	0	13	0	621
2019	545	4	4	45	1	0	13	0	612
2020	569	2	5	48	2	0	18	0	644
2021	527	6	4	45	0	0	17	0	599
2022	524	6	6	45	0	0	18	0	599
2023	524	4	7	44	0	0	25	0	604
2024	549	5	11	54	0	0	28	0	647

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Welsh Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	333	18.5	18.0	17
2001	327	19.0	17.2	24.2
2002	410	33.7	12.2	23.4
2003	410	33.7	12.2	23.4
2004	421	32.7	12.9	19
2005	406	32.9	12.3	16.3
2006	400	30.1	13.3	20.3
2007	385	30.1	12.8	20.3
2008	391	29.1	13.4	20.2
2009	384	28.1	13.7	21.1
2010	377	28.5	13.2	28.1
2011	377	28.0	13.4	29.4
2012	384	27.8	13.7	34.9
2013	593	39.9	14.8	32.5
2014	585	40.0	14.6	31.3
2015	615	41.0	15.0	29.8
2016	638	42.0	15.1	26.5
2017	624	42.9	14.5	26.8
2018	621	42.7	14.5	24.6
2019	612	42.6	14.3	28.1
2020	644	44.4	14.5	25.3
2021	599	44.7	13.3	25.4
2022	599	45.3	13.2	24.9
2023	604	44.6	13.5	24.8
2024	647	44.8	14.4	26

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary Welsh Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	333	18.5	18.0	17
2001	327	19.0	17.2	24.2
2002	410	33.7	12.2	23.4
2003	410	33.7	12.2	23.4
2004	421	32.7	12.9	19
2005	406	32.9	12.3	16.3
2006	400	30.1	13.3	20.3
2007	385	30.1	12.8	20.3
2008	391	29.1	13.4	20.2
2009	384	28.1	13.7	21.1
2010	377	28.5	13.2	28.1
2011	377	28.0	13.4	29.4
2012	384	27.8	13.7	34.9
2013	593	39.9	14.8	32.5
2014	585	40.0	14.6	31.3
2015	615	41.0	15.0	29.8
2016	638	42.0	15.1	26.5
2017	624	42.9	14.5	26.8
2018	621	42.7	14.5	24.6
2019	612	42.6	14.3	28.1
2020	644	44.4	14.5	25.3
2021	599	44.7	13.3	25.4
2022	599	45.3	13.2	24.9
2023	604	44.6	13.5	24.8
2024	647	44.8	14.4	26

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Welsh Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$671 (5.5%)	$11,571 (94.5%)	$12,242

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Welsh Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 133^rd of 565 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary Welsh Elementary)	79.1	81.1	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community School District)	79.1	81.1	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary Welsh Elementary)	86	90	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg Community School District)	86	90	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Welsh Elementary)	76.3	81	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community School District)	76.3	81	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary Welsh Elementary)	75	82.1	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg Community School District)	75	82.1	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Welsh Elementary)	79.1	73.7	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community School District)	79.1	73.7	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary Welsh Elementary)	80.2	74.7	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg Community School District)	80.2	74.7	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Welsh Elementary)	82.1	85.9	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community School District)	82.1	85.9	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mary Welsh Elementary)	85.9	85.9
6th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg Community School District)	85.9	85.9
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	612	604	1.3%
African American	4	4
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	7	75%
Hispanic	45	44	2.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	545	524	3.9%
Two or More Races	13	25	92.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.1%	24.8%	3.3%

Schools Near Mary Welsh Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mary Welsh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2383 Raider Drive	Williamsburg	52361	Iowa County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 668-2301	647	45	14.4	26.0%	549 (84.9%)	5 (0.8%)	54 (8.3%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	61.1	240^th of 557 public elementary schools	56.9%		73.2	133^rd of 565 public elementary schools	76.5%	107	76.9	78.9	67.1	77.5	81.5	86.7	67.1	85.3	51.2	$12,242	$671	$11,571
Iowa Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	151 E May	Marengo	52301	Iowa County	Iowa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 642-3812	324	19	16.8	45.7%	296 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	60.6	246^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.8%		68.6	178^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.5%	68	52.8	93.9	87.9	63.6	77.8	75.8	78.8	75.0	84.8	$11,465	$822	$10,643
English Valleys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 S College St	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 664-3638	205	15	13.3	44.4%	184 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	48.9	344^th of 557 public elementary schools	38.2%		57.2	266^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.9%	78	71.4	80.0	71.9		78.6	60.0	53.1		59.4	$16,040	$854	$15,186
Amana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3023 220th Trail	Middle Amana	52203	Iowa County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 622-3255	110	10	11.3	27.3%	95 (86.4%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.1%)								(n/a)										$32,217	$653	$31,564
Clear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	230 W Wilson	Oxford	52322	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 828-4505	301	25	12.0	24.9%	251 (83.4%)	20 (6.6%)	10 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	84.6	39^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.0%		66.6	190^th of 565 public elementary schools	66.4%	151	76.4	87.3			92.9	89.1				$28,967	$638	$28,328
H-L-V Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	402 5th St.	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 647-2161	160	15	10.9	36.9%	153 (95.6%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	49.2	337^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.5%		57	268^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.6%	69	58.8	78.9	60.7	87.0	82.4	78.9	57.1	78.3	50.0	$11,337	$527	$10,811
Mid-Prairie West Elementary School	Public	3-4	800 6th Ave	Wellman	52356	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 646-2984	328	21	15.7	19.5%	293 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	46.6	351^st of 557 public elementary schools	37.0%		43.3	375^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.6%	24	64.0	67.6			76.6	69.4				$11,611	$953	$10,658

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Welsh Elementary

What district is Mary Welsh Elementary in?

Williamsburg Community School District

What schools do graduates of Mary Welsh Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mary Welsh Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Williamsburg Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Mary Welsh Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 647 students attended Mary Welsh Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mary Welsh Elementary?

Students at Mary Welsh Elementary are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Mary Welsh Elementary a good school?

Mary Welsh Elementary ranks 240^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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