WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Watson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Perry Local school district, located in Massillon, OH with about 370 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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, Watson 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 Elementary School, located at 515 Marion Ave NW in Massillon, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Massillon City School District. As a key part of the local educational landscape, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. It emphasizes foundational learning, community engagement, and providing a supportive environment where children can build the necessary skills for their future academic careers.

The school operates as a central pillar of the Massillon community, reflecting the district's broader mission to equip students with the tools needed to succeed in an evolving world. By offering a structured curriculum and access to various extracurricular opportunities, Watson Elementary focuses on nurturing well-rounded individuals. Its location in Massillon places it within a school system known for its strong community pride and dedication to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Watson Elementary School at (330) 832-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

515 Marion Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646-3005
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WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Massillon, OH with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Perry Local
Total Students:
370
Teachers:
21.49
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 370 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.6%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.