Watson Elementary School

Watson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
1579 Mary Lou Retton Dr,  Fairmont, WV
Marion County Schools
2.0
2.2
376 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.6%
State Average
36.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
392:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
White
71.6%
Two or more races
16.1%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.0 3 Reviews
2.0 NicheUser
11/17/2014
Unless you are in 4th grade or in after school not many opportunities .
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/12/2025
The teacher's there don't care they will bully your kid if have ADHD /odd
5.0 parent
1/17/2023
My daughter is there and she love it and that's makes me want to be there and helping out on what they need me as. And I love being around kids and help them with what they need especially on what they learn.
4.0 parent
9/1/2020
The teachers strive to provide strong learning experiences for the students. However, because there is a lack of support from administration, the teachers are unable to handle bullying and unruly students. The students who cause disruptions are not reprimanded and the administration actually reprima...
1.0 parent
5/3/2012
i have had nothing but problems with this school. the communication stinks from the princeple down to the teachers. my kids will be in a different school next year. parents if you care for your kids education stay away from here because they dont!

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Watson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Fairmont, WV and is served by the Marion County Schools in West Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 376 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Watson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Fairmont High School, Fairmont Youth Academy, Fairmont Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Fairmont has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watson Elementary School.

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