Watkins Elementary School

161 School Ave
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Watkins Elementary School serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Watkins Elementary School's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
60 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Watkins Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
95%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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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 Minnesota.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Watkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?
60 students attend Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Watkins Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watkins Elementary School offer ?
Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Watkins Elementary School part of?
Watkins Elementary School is part of Eden Valley-Watkins School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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