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Watkins Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3915 Watkins Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
207 students
This chart displays total students of Watkins Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Watkins Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Watkins Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Watkins Elementary School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (MS)
(20-21)
6-9%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Watkins Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watkins Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Watkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?
207 students attend Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Watkins Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watkins Elementary School offer ?
Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Watkins Elementary School part of?
Watkins Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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