Watson Chapel School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Watson Chapel School District, serving 2,582 students. Watson Chapel School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in Watson Chapel School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Watson Chapel School District are L. L. Owen Elementary School, Watson Chapel Junior High School and Coleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Watson Chapel School District |
| School District Website | http://watson2.arsc.k12.ar.us |
| School District Phone Number | (870) 879-0220 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,582 Students | 496,099 Students |
| # of Teachers | 195 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Watson Chapel School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 86% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #245 out of 262 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 3,146 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 27 Students | 8,074 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 61 Students | 64,857 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 2,039 Students | 101,315 Students |
| % Black Students | 79% | 20% |
| # of White Students | 443 Students | 301,858 Students |
| % White Students | 17% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 4,014 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 11 Students | 12,823 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 16,843 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 171 | 36,976 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 169 | 36,844 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 170 | 36,929 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 193 | 37,788 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 229 | 38,814 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 191 | 38,853 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 221 | 36,316 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 191 | 36,431 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 193 | 36,623 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 202 | 37,736 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 230 | 37,222 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 212 | 35,386 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 209 | 33,052 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $9,929 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,225 is less than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $26 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $26 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,929 | $11,132 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,225 | $11,221 |
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Watson Chapel School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- L. L. Owen Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3605 Oakwood Rd10
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Grades: 2-3 | 363 students
- Watson Chapel Junior High School Math: 19% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50%3900 Camden Rd10
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Grades: 7-9 | 586 students
- Coleman Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%4600 W 13th St10
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3630
Grades: 4-6 | 641 students
- Watson Chapel High School Math: 8% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%4000 Camden Rd10
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Grades: 10-12 | 652 students
- Edgewood Elementary School4100 W 32nd St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Grades: K-1 | 340 students
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