Serving 842 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wendell Watson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wendell Watson Elementary School's student population of 842 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wendell Watson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wendell Watson Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wendell Watson Elementary School's ranking?
Wendell Watson Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wendell Watson Elementary School?
842 students attend Wendell Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wendell Watson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wendell Watson Elementary School?
Wendell Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wendell Watson Elementary School offer ?
Wendell Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wendell Watson Elementary School part of?
Wendell Watson Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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