Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
35%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Black
99%
45%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted82.1%
22.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?
207 students attend Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Watkins Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watkins Elementary School offer ?
Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watkins Elementary School part of?
Watkins Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.
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