AH Watwood Elementary School

3002 Limbaugh Blvd
Childersburg, AL 35044

wes.tcboe.org

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

A.H. Watwood Elementary School, located in Childersburg, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving students within the Talladega County School District. As a foundational educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. The school utilizes its dedicated campus on Limbaugh Boulevard to provide comprehensive primary education, fostering core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development for its student body.

Beyond standard academics, A.H. Watwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the active involvement of families in the educational process. By adhering to the standards and initiatives set forth by the Talladega County Board of Education, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a culture of safety and inclusion. For parents and community members, the school maintains an online presence through its district-linked website, which serves as a central hub for school calendars, policy information, and educational resources.

289

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AH Watwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	16
Black	122
Two or More	21

White
130 (45.0%)
Black
122 (42.2%)
Two or More
21 (7.3%)
Hispanic
16 (5.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Talladega County
Phone:	(256)315-5460
Website:	http://wes.tcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 58