Watkins Elementary School

Watkins Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
732 W Talmage St,  Springfield, MO
Springfield R-XII School District
4.0
250 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Janine Forrester
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%
White
65.6%
Black
13.6%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic
9.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/19/2015
Terrible school. My child has been passed through several grades with a 2nd grade reading level. Anytime I ask about his reading level his teachers are always very unclear about his level. On the report card the reading level has always been left blank. When I asked the teacher, she said she didnt k...
5.0 teacher
7/21/2015
Watkins is a great neighborhood school. The teachers are highly qualified and have the students best interest in mind.
5.0 parent
7/29/2007
5.0 parent
10/17/2006

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Watkins Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Springfield, MO and is served by the Springfield R-XII School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 250 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Watkins Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $154,991. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Hillcrest High School, Greene Valley School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watkins Elementary School.

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