Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
609 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is a public school located in Patterson, Louisiana, serving students within the St. Mary Parish School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and character development. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through elementary grades, focusing on building a strong core curriculum in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while emphasizing the importance of social-emotional learning.
Beyond its classroom instruction, Hattie A. Watts Elementary is known for being a hub of community engagement, often hosting local events and initiatives that involve families and stakeholders in the educational process. The school aims to prepare its young learners for future success by integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities into their daily routines. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every child has access to a safe and inclusive space where they can develop the essential skills needed for their transition into middle school and beyond.
Beyond its classroom instruction, Hattie A. Watts Elementary is known for being a hub of community engagement, often hosting local events and initiatives that involve families and stakeholders in the educational process. The school aims to prepare its young learners for future success by integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities into their daily routines. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every child has access to a safe and inclusive space where they can develop the essential skills needed for their transition into middle school and beyond.
609
Total Students
33.1
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 228 |
| Hispanic | 46 |
| Black | 256 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 75 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black256 (42.0 %)
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White228 (37.4 %)
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Two or More75 (12.3 %)
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Hispanic46 (7.6 %)
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Asian2 (0.3 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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: | N/A |
| District: | St. Mary Parish |
| Phone: | (985)395-5976 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 609 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 473 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
63
Kindergarten
102
Grade 1
121
Grade 2
105
Grade 3
104
Grade 4
114
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 63 |
| Kindergarten | 102 |
| Grade 1 | 121 |
| Grade 2 | 105 |
| Grade 3 | 104 |
| Grade 4 | 114 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 308 | 50.6% |
| Male | 301 | 49.4% |
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