Watkins Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Watkins Elementary School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
56%
22%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?
285 students attend Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Watkins Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watkins Elementary School offer ?
Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Watkins Elementary School part of?
Watkins Elementary School is part of Newport News City Public Schools School District.

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