WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
317 N GASKILL ST
HUNTSVILLE, AR 72740
513 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
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.
513
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    403 (78.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    68 (13.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    19 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)738-2425
Website: http://huntsvilleschooldistrict.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 303
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 60
Kindergarten 148
Grade 1 177
Grade 2 128
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCH
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
468 Students
437 PARK AVE
HUNTSVILLE, AR 72740 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th