WATKINS ELEM.
WATKINS ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 282 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 21 teachers, WATKINS ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Watkins Elementary School, located at 732 W. Talmage in Springfield, Missouri, is a public school operating within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a local neighborhood population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of a large school district, Watkins benefits from the organizational support and standardized curriculum provided by Springfield Public Schools, which prioritizes academic growth, literacy, and community engagement.
The school is structured to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding Springfield community, Watkins aims to prepare its students for future academic success. For parents and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for information regarding daily operations, school policies, academic calendars, and opportunities for involvement in school activities.
For more information, contact WATKINS ELEM. at (417) 523-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803-1118
(417) 523-5000
http://watkins.spsk12.org
WATKINS ELEM. is a public Title I school in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 282 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- Total Students:
- 282
- Teachers:
- 21.55
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 282 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATKINS ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.1%
- Black or African American
- 12.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.