WATAUGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Watauga Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Robertson County school district, located in Ridgetop, TN with about 361 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Watauga Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Watauga Elementary School, located in Ridgetop, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Robertson County School District. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, providing a foundational curriculum that prepares children for their transition into middle school.
The school is known for its rural, close-knit atmosphere, which allows for strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local Ridgetop community. By utilizing resources provided by the Robertson County school system, Watauga Elementary focuses on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics while encouraging extracurricular involvement. For families interested in specific programs, current events, or calendar updates, the school maintains an active presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.
For more information, contact Watauga Elementary at (615) 859-5252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ridgetop, TN 37152
(615) 859-5252
http://wat.rcstn.net
WATAUGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Ridgetop, TN with about 361 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Robertson County
- Total Students:
- 361
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 361 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATAUGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.