WATERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Watertown Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilson County school district, located in Watertown, TN with about 579 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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, Watertown Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Watertown Elementary School, located at 741 West Main Street in Watertown, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Wilson County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. It serves as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to build strong academic skills, character, and a love for learning.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond its core classroom instruction, Watertown Elementary often engages the local community through various events and collaborative efforts, reflecting the close-knit nature of the town. By prioritizing both educational excellence and a nurturing school culture, the institution plays a vital role in preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Watertown Elementary at (615) 237-3821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

741 West Main ST
Watertown, TN 37184
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WATERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Watertown, TN with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wilson County
Total Students:
579
Teachers:
42
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 579 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Black or African American
2.6%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.