Watterson Elementary School

This is the play area at Watterson Elementary School.

Watterson Elementary School is a public school located in LOUISVILLE, KY.

This is the soccer field at Watterson Elementary School.

Watterson Elementary School has 461 students.

Watterson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3900 Breckenridge Ln, Louisville, KY

Buechel Neighborhood

Jefferson County Public Schools

461 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Carol Ferry

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
23%

Reading Proficiency
25%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

25%

Math Proficiency

23%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

483:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.8%	Female 47.2%
Male 52.8%	Female 47.2%
Black 39.2%	White 28.5%
Hispanic 19.6%	Two or more races 7.1%
Asian 5.3%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Kentucky Jefferson County Louisville 40218 Buechel

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 461 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Watterson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $247,197. Discover additional schools in the area, like Seneca High School, Brooklawn, Minor Daniels Academy, 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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