Watson Elementary School
Watson Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Watson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Watson Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Watson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 3233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
5%
17%
White
85%
68%
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
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watson Elementary School's ranking?
Watson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Watson Elementary School?
301 students attend Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Watson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watson Elementary School?
Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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