Watson Primary School

317 N Gaskill St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Watson Primary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Watson Primary School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
513 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

The diversity score of Watson Primary School is 0.36, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Watson Primary 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Watson Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Watson Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Watson Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watson Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
79%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Watson Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Watson Primary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Watson Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watson Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Watson Primary 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
56%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Watson Primary 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
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watson Primary 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 District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Watson Primary School often compared to?
Watson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul Elementary School, Kingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Watson Primary School?
513 students attend Watson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Watson Primary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watson Primary School?
Watson Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watson Primary School offer ?
Watson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Watson Primary School part of?
Watson Primary School is part of Huntsville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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