Below Average
#2974 of 3,441 schools in OH
Watkins Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District elementary school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1520 Watkins Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watkins Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Watkins Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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
$61,307
Median home value
$156,200
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Columbus Preparatory Academy at SouthfieldCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy Community School-columbusCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| South Scioto AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| New Beginnings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #70 of 114
- District spending per student
- $22,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watkins Elementary School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watkins Elementary School
Watkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,974 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watkins Elementary School
What grades does Watkins Elementary School serve?
Watkins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watkins Elementary School rank in OH?
Watkins Elementary School ranks #2,974 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Watkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Watkins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watkins Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watkins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Watkins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watkins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Watkins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.0%
- Phone
- (614) 365-6411
- Area population (ZIP 43207)
- 46,810
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 43207; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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