Mary Welsh Elementary

Williamsburg Comm School District
2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361
604 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Mary Welsh Elementary School is located in Williamsburg, Iowa, and serves as the primary elementary education facility for the Williamsburg Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus is integrated into the local community, emphasizing the district's commitment to student growth, character development, and academic excellence.

As part of the Williamsburg school system, Mary Welsh Elementary works to prepare students for success as they transition to the district’s middle and high school programs. The school prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school aims to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
604
Total Students
44.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    524 (86.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Williamsburg Comm School District
Phone: (319)668-2301
Website: http://marywelsh.williamsburg.k12.ia.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 25
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 100
Grade 6 74
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Iowa Valley Elementary School
Iowa Valley Comm School District
318 Students
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301 (10.0 miles away)
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