Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. W. Watson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. W. Watson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
A. W. Watson Elementary School's student population of 518 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
A. W. Watson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. W. Watson Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. W. Watson Elementary School's ranking?
A. W. Watson Elementary School is ranked #577 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend A. W. Watson Elementary School?
518 students attend A. W. Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of A. W. Watson Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. W. Watson Elementary School?
A. W. Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does A. W. Watson Elementary School offer ?
A. W. Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. W. Watson Elementary School part of?
A. W. Watson Elementary School is part of Claiborne Co School District.
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