WATKINS ELEM.

watkins.spsk12.org

252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Watkins Elementary School, located at 732 W. Talmage in Springfield, Missouri, is a public school operating within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a local neighborhood population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of a large school district, Watkins benefits from the organizational support and standardized curriculum provided by Springfield Public Schools, which prioritizes academic growth, literacy, and community engagement.

The school is structured to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding Springfield community, Watkins aims to prepare its students for future academic success. For parents and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for information regarding daily operations, school policies, academic calendars, and opportunities for involvement in school activities.

252

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATKINS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	45
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
146 (57.9%)
Hispanic
45 (17.9%)
Two or More
30 (11.9%)
Black
26 (10.3%)
American Indian
3 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-5000
Website:	http://watkins.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 44

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATKINS ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATKINS ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	121	48%
Male	131	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)