WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in UTICA, NY with about 725 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 42 teachers, WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Utica, New York, serving students as part of the Utica City School District. Situated on Elmwood Place, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic development and student growth within the urban environment of Utica.

Like other institutions within the Utica City School District, Watson Williams is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-age students for future success. The school focuses on building core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a supportive learning environment. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Utica City School District website.

For more information, contact WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 368-6780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

107 ELMWOOD PL
UTICA, NY 13501-4999
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WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in UTICA, NY with about 725 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
725
Teachers:
42
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 725 students

Black or African American
36.8%
Asian
23.9%
Hispanic/Latino
21.8%
White
11.0%
Two or more races
6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.