Watson Primary School
Tel:
(479) 738-2425
Watson Primary School serves 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Watson Primary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Watson Primary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 20% |
| White | 83% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Watson Primary School is Huntsville High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Huntsville Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Huntsville Intermediate School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Huntsville Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 443 students
0.2 miles
437 Park Ave
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228 0.2 3-5 443 - Huntsville Huntsville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 477 students
0.2 miles
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520 0.2 6-8 477 - Huntsville Huntsville High School Grades: 9-12 | 633 students
0.7 miles
594 S Harris St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500 0.7 9-12 633 - Kingston Kingston Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 144 students
12.8 miles
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835 12.8 PK-6 144 - Kingston Kingston High School Grades: 7-12 | 118 students
12.8 miles
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835 12.8 7-12 118
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