WATSON SCHOOL

ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

277 N CENTRE AVE
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570

www.rvcschools.org

237 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Watson School, located at 277 N Centre Avenue in Rockville Centre, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District. As a key component of the district’s educational landscape, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its young learners. The institution places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels.

The school benefits from being part of a highly regarded district that is known for its community-oriented approach to education. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a focus on holistic student growth, the Watson School maintains a collaborative atmosphere involving parents, faculty, and administrators. Those seeking more detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or district policies can access their official resources through the Rockville Centre School District website at [http://www.rvcschools.org](http://www.rvcschools.org).

237

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	42
Black	11
Asian	12
Two or More	15

White
157 (66.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (17.7 %)
Two or More
15 (6.3 %)
Asian
12 (5.1 %)
Black
11 (4.6 %)

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:	ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)255-8904
Website:	http://www.rvcschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 47