Samuel Watson

www.fallriverschools.org/watson.cfm

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Samuel Watson Elementary School, located at 935 Eastern Avenue in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community as part of the Fall River Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can develop foundational academic skills while growing socially and emotionally. By prioritizing both curriculum standards and a welcoming school climate, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for continued academic success as they progress through their schooling years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its website and district resources, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential information regarding school policies, educational programming, and various extracurricular initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and holistic development, Samuel Watson Elementary remains a vital resource for families seeking a structured and nurturing primary education experience within the Fall River area.

287

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel Watson
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	97
Black	50
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
103 (35.9%)
Hispanic
97 (33.8%)
Black
50 (17.4%)
Two or More
30 (10.5%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Fall River
Phone:	(508)675-8240
Website:	http://www.fallriverschools.org/watson.cfm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 43