William A Welch Sr

50 Swampscott Avenue
Peabody, MA 01960

www.peabody.k12.ma.us

408 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The William A. Welch Sr. Elementary School, located at 50 Swampscott Avenue in Peabody, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Peabody Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for lifelong success. As part of the Peabody district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond the core academic classroom experience, the Welch School encourages community involvement and collaboration between educators, students, and families. By utilizing resources provided by the Peabody Public Schools system, the faculty aims to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates both modern instructional technology and a strong sense of school spirit. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through the official Peabody Public Schools website.

408

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William A Welch Sr
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	222
Black	18
Asian	6
Two or More	10
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
222 (54.4%)
White
148 (36.3%)
Black
18 (4.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Peabody
Phone:	(978)536-5775
Website:	http://www.peabody.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 58