WATAUGA EL

www.birdvilleschools.net

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Watauga Elementary School, located at 5937 Whitley Road in Watauga, Texas, is a key institution within the Birdville Independent School District (BISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, character development, and student engagement. As part of the broader Birdville school system, the campus benefits from the district's centralized resources, technology integration, and commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban Watauga community, fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining an active partnership with the district, Watauga Elementary aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Those interested in specific campus initiatives, school calendar updates, or district-wide policies can find comprehensive information through the official Birdville ISD website.

715

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATAUGA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	467
Black	38
Asian	10
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
467 (65.3 %)
White
171 (23.9 %)
Black
38 (5.3 %)
Two or More
22 (3.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BIRDVILLE ISD
Phone:	(817)547-2700
Website:	http://www.birdvilleschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 45

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 112