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 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
207 students
![This chart display total students of Watkins Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Watkins Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-qEh8nm.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Watkins Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Watkins Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-s4NIUy.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
![This chart display 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. This chart display 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-AZB1R0.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
![This chart display 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. This chart display 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-NWwEIB.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Watkins Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Watkins Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-mWLmQp.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
99%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-MfG4dv.png)
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watkins Elementary School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watkins Elementary School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-bcJOcsj.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-1KmAxB.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Watkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Watkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/45000/45213/watkins-elementary-school-chart-f8c6eu.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watkins Elementary School's ranking?
Watkins Elementary School is ranked #749 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
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 14:1.
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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