Average
#400 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 39% in state
Based on limited data
Watson Primary School
Elementary School · Huntsville School District · Huntsville, AR
A Huntsville School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
P O BOX H, Huntsville, AR 72740
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AR statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watson Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,004/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,500
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$614/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | Not available | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Huntsville School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watson Primary School is listed in HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watson Primary School
Watson Primary School is a public elementary school in Huntsville, AR, part of Huntsville School District, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 1,036 schools in AR. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watson Primary School
What grades does Watson Primary School serve?
Watson Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Watson Primary School?
Watson Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson Primary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watson Primary School rank in AR?
Watson Primary School ranks #400 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Watson Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Watson Primary School a charter school?
No, Watson Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watson Primary School a Title I school?
No, Watson Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watson Primary School?
88.4% of students at Watson Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (479) 738-2425
- Area population (ZIP 72740)
- 10,226
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72740; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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