WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL

WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HUNTSVILLE, AR with about 538 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL, located at 317 N. Gaskill St. in Huntsville, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Huntsville School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education through the primary grade levels. By providing a nurturing and structured environment, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline, helping children develop essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills during these formative years.

As part of the broader Huntsville School District, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The faculty and staff are committed to preparing students for a successful transition into upper elementary grades by utilizing curricula that meet state standards while catering to the specific developmental needs of young learners. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific educational programs can find detailed information and administrative contact details on the district’s official website.

For more information, contact WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL at (479) 738-2425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

317 N GASKILL ST
HUNTSVILLE, AR 72740
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WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HUNTSVILLE, AR with about 538 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
538
Teachers:
37.24
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 538 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
82.9%
Hispanic/Latino
10.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.