Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watts Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
27%
4%
White
69%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Watts Elementary School?
196 students attend Watts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Watts Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watts Elementary School?
Watts Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watts Elementary School offer ?
Watts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Watts Elementary School part of?
Watts Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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