Excellent
#91 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 3% in state
George Watts Elementary
Elementary School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC
A Durham Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
700 Watts Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Math 65% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Watts Elementary score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where George Watts Elementary 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,852
Median home value
$457,600
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park School for ChildrenCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| E K Powe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Immaculata Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Durham Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–10 | 0.8 mi | 777 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Durham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #6 of 54
- District spending per student
- $15,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Watts Elementary is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Watts Elementary
George Watts Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Watts Elementary
What grades does George Watts Elementary serve?
George Watts Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend George Watts Elementary?
George Watts Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Watts Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Watts Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Watts Elementary rank in NC?
George Watts Elementary ranks #91 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is George Watts Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
George Watts Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George Watts Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Watts Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Watts Elementary a charter school?
No, George Watts Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Watts Elementary a Title I school?
No, George Watts Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Watts Elementary?
28.2% of students at George Watts Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (919) 560-3947
- Area population (ZIP 27701)
- 24,881
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 27701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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