WATTERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Watterson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 541 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 33 teachers, Watterson Elementary 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.

Watterson Elementary School is a public school located in the St. Matthews area of Louisville, Kentucky, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical proficiency while fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of individual learners within a traditional classroom setting.

Beyond academics, Watterson Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and family-involved events. The school benefits from its location in the Breckinridge Lane corridor, maintaining strong ties to the surrounding neighborhood and providing resources that encourage parent participation. By balancing rigorous curriculum standards with a focus on social-emotional growth, Watterson aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Watterson Elementary at (502) 485-8342 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.