WATKINS ELEMENTARY

60 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Watkins Elementary, located at 161 School Ave in Watkins, Minnesota, is a foundational educational institution serving the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the early academic and social development of children, typically covering grades K-6. The school serves as a central hub for the town, emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners in a small-town setting.

The school is part of the broader regional educational infrastructure, often characterized by strong community involvement and a focus on essential academic skills. By providing a structured curriculum and fostering a sense of school spirit, Watkins Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into middle and high school. Its location in Watkins, MN, reflects a commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to families within the 55389 zip code area.

Total Students

5.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATKINS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Two or More	2

White
58 (96.7%)
Two or More
2 (3.3%)

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:	EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)453-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 20

Kindergarten 40