WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
314 N GASKILL
HUNTSVILLE, AR 72740
516 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Watson Primary School, located at 317 N. Gaskill St. in Huntsville, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Huntsville School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education through the primary grade levels. By providing a nurturing and structured environment, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline, helping children develop essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills during these formative years.

As part of the broader Huntsville School District, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The faculty and staff are committed to preparing students for a successful transition into upper elementary grades by utilizing curricula that meet state standards while catering to the specific developmental needs of young learners. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific educational programs can find detailed information and administrative contact details on the district’s official website.
516
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    432 (83.7%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (9.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    19 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
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: HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (479)738-2425
Website: http://www.huntsvilleschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 303
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 97

* 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 65
Kindergarten 149
Grade 1 155
Grade 2 147
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
479 Students
437 PARK AVE
HUNTSVILLE, AR 72740 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th