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William A Welch Sr

📍 Peabody, Massachusetts Public

408

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

14:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

6 active grades

29.2

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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William A Welch Sr, an elementary public school serving grades K–5 in Peabody, Massachusetts, with 408 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Peabody, Massachusetts, William A Welch Sr is a regular public school serving students from grades K–5. The school operates within the Peabody in Essex County. With a current reported enrollment of 408 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, William A Welch Sr maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 29.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Peabody, the student body at William A Welch Sr represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Hispanic (54.4%), White (36.3%), Black or African American (4.4%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

408 Students reported

Hispanic 54.4%

222 enrolled students

White 36.3%

148 enrolled students

Black / African American 4.4%

18 enrolled students

Two or more races 2.5%

10 enrolled students

Asian 1.5%

6 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

3 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

1 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 408

👦 Male 51.5% (210) 👧 Female 48.5% (198)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

6 Grade Levels

3 ★ top

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School facts

Address 50 Swampscott Avenue, Peabody, MA 01960

Phone (978) 536-5775

School district Peabody

County Essex County

Grades K–5

Students 408 students

Student–teacher ratio 14:1

Full-time teachers 29.2

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 42.51789, -70.93033

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NCES school ID 250936001506

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

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50 Swampscott Avenue

Peabody, MA 01960 Essex County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at William A Welch Sr? +

William A Welch Sr serves students in grades K–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Massachusetts state educational standards.

How many students attend William A Welch Sr? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, William A Welch Sr has a total reported enrollment of 408 students.