Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, C. B. Watson Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. B. Watson Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
C. B. Watson Primary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of C. B. Watson Primary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥95%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥95%
94%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
61%
36%
White
16%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are C. B. Watson Primary School often compared to?
C. B. Watson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matthew Arthur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
How many students attend C. B. Watson Primary School?
501 students attend C. B. Watson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of C. B. Watson Primary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. B. Watson Primary School?
C. B. Watson Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. B. Watson Primary School offer ?
C. B. Watson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is C. B. Watson Primary School part of?
C. B. Watson Primary School is part of Houston County School District.
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