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Watson Elementary School

7000 Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Watson Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Watson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watson Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#997 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Watson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Watson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
37%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Watson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Watson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Watson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watson Elementary School's ranking?
Watson Elementary School is ranked #997 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Watson Elementary School?
416 students attend Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Watson Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watson Elementary School?
Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watson Elementary School offer ?
Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Watson Elementary School part of?
Watson Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Watson Elementary School located?
Watson Elementary School is located in the Chicot neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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