Watkins Elementary School serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watkins Elementary School's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Watkins Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?
60 students attend Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Watkins Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watkins Elementary School offer ?
Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watkins Elementary School part of?
Watkins Elementary School is part of Eden Valley-Watkins School District.
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