Watertown Elementary

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

577

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watertown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	33
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
506 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
33 (5.7 %)
Two or More
23 (4.0 %)
Black
12 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Wilson County
Phone:	(615)237-3821
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 90