WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 543 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 7000 Valley Dr in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a public school operating under the Little Rock School District (LRSD). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of the broader LRSD framework, Watson Elementary focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational excellence, working to prepare students for their transition to middle school and beyond. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Little Rock School District, Watson Elementary strives to ensure that students build strong literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or current school policies, the district’s website at [http://www.lrsd.org](http://www.lrsd.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

For more information, contact WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (501) 447-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7000 VALLEY DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72209
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WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 543 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
543
Teachers:
32.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 543 students

Black or African American
63.2%
Hispanic/Latino
34.4%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.