Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Watsontown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
(15-16)1%
4%
Showing 2004–2016. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
10%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 21-year historical data
Black
(15-16)1%
15%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 28-year historical data
White
(15-16)93%
68%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Watsontown Elementary School?
281 students attend Watsontown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Watsontown Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watsontown Elementary School?
Watsontown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watsontown Elementary School offer ?
Watsontown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Watsontown Elementary School part of?
Watsontown Elementary School is part of Warrior Run School District.
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