Watterson Elementary School

Watterson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
3900 Breckenridge Ln,  Louisville, KY
Jefferson County Public Schools
4.6
461 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carol Ferry
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
20%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
483:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Black
43.1%
White
32.4%
Hispanic
13.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/5/2024
Most horrifying school ever, they refused to give my daughter water causing her become dehydrated and in need of medical attention, teachers yell at an degrade the students, and to make matters worse my daughter come off the bus limping and falling to the ground with a sprained ankle and they attemp...
5.0 teacher
6/9/2023
Mr. Hill is an amazing principal. Teachers in this school care and really work hard to make it a learning community.
5.0 other
1/12/2017
We have had great experience at this school. My daughter has excelled here.
5.0 parent
2/5/2015
I have a grandson at Watterson since kindergarten. He has always been a honor Student and made national elementary honor society in his 4th Year. I love this school!

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Watterson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Louisville, KY and is served by the Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 461 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Watterson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $238,456. Discover additional schools in the area, like Seneca High School, Minor Daniels Academy, Fern Creek Traditional High School, and more. Learn more about what Louisville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watterson Elementary School.

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