George Watts Elementary

www.watts.dpsnc.net

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Watts Elementary School, located in the historic Watts-Hillandale neighborhood of Durham, North Carolina, is a long-standing cornerstone of the Durham Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its proximity to downtown Durham and the Duke University campus allows the school to benefit from a rich array of local partnerships and resources.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its focus on creative, inquiry-based learning. As a magnet-themed school with a focus on the arts and global studies, George Watts integrates a variety of enrichment programs into its curriculum to engage students beyond traditional classroom instruction. With a mission rooted in equity and inclusion, the school prioritizes building a supportive partnership between educators, families, and the wider Durham community to ensure that every student has the tools and environment necessary to succeed.

315

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Watts Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	58
Black	39
Asian	2
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
189 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
58 (18.4 %)
Black
39 (12.4 %)
Two or More
25 (7.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3947
Website:	http://www.watts.dpsnc.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 43

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 46