Watkins Elementary School
School Overview
Watkins Elementary School is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi. It is a school in Jackson Public School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, about 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 17% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 323 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1 where a total of 12 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 323 students are attending Watkins Elementary School. By gender, there are 170 and 153 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Watkins Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 18 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| Total | 18 | 6 | 12 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 12 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Watkins Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1. 75.0% of teachers are certified. 75.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 12 | Students per teacher: 27 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 9 | 75.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 25.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 25.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 323 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 60,613 Households |
| Population | 155,013 |
| Male | 74,472 |
| Female | 87,074 |
| Child Population | 50,664 |
| Total Housing Units | 72,973 Units |
| Average House Value | $89,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $846 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.30% |
| Average Household Income | $38,399 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.01% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jackson Public School District
In Jackson Public School District, 59 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in JACKSON, Mississippi
18 private schools are serving students in JACKSON, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.