George Watts Elementary School

700 Watts Street
Durham, NC 27701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Watts Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Watts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

George Watts Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

George Watts Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Watts Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#367 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Watts Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in George Watts Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of George Watts Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Watts Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Watts Elementary School's ranking?
George Watts Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are George Watts Elementary School often compared to?
George Watts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morehead Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend George Watts Elementary School?
315 students attend George Watts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of George Watts Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Watts Elementary School?
George Watts Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Watts Elementary School offer ?
George Watts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Watts Elementary School part of?
George Watts Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
In what neighborhood is George Watts Elementary School located?
George Watts Elementary School is located in the Trinity Park neighborhood of Durham, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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