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Watkins Elementary School vs. Williams Elementary School

Should you attend Watkins Elementary School or Williams Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Watkins Elementary School
732 W Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Williams Elementary School
2205 W Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Watkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
250 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Watkins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Williams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Watkins Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Williams Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Watkins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Williams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1475 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1858 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Watkins Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Williams Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Watkins Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Williams Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
64
Kindergarten Students
40
57
Grade 1 Students
53
50
Grade 2 Students
50
58
Grade 3 Students
38
51
Grade 4 Students
34
53
Grade 5 Students
35
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Watkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Watkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Watkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Watkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Watkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Watkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Watkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Watkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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