ARTHUR W WATSON JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARTHUR W WATSON JR ELEMENTARY SCH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Claiborne County Public Schools school district, located in PORT GIBSON, MS with about 731 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 39 teachers, ARTHUR W WATSON JR ELEMENTARY SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Arthur W. Watson Jr. Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and serves as a key part of the Claiborne County School District. Situated on Anthony Street, the school is committed to providing foundational education to the local community’s youth, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.
As part of the broader Claiborne County school system, the school works to foster an environment that reflects the needs of the Port Gibson community. While being a smaller-district school, it emphasizes the importance of core curriculum standards and community involvement. Families and stakeholders can find additional information regarding the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and administrative contact details by visiting the official Claiborne County School District website.
For more information, contact ARTHUR W WATSON JR ELEMENTARY SCH at (601) 437-5070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT GIBSON, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
http://www.claiborne.k12.ms.us
ARTHUR W WATSON JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT GIBSON, MS with about 731 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Claiborne County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 731
- Teachers:
- 39.11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 731 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ARTHUR W WATSON JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.