Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Watson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Watson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watson Elementary School's ranking?
Watson Elementary School is ranked #539 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Watson Elementary School?
264 students attend Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Watson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watson Elementary School?
Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Watson Elementary School offer ?
Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Watson Elementary School part of?
Watson Elementary School is part of Perry Local School District.
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