A. W. Watson Elementary

Claiborne County Public Schools
880 Anthony St.
PORT GIBSON, MS 39150
531 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Arthur W. Watson Jr. Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and serves as a key part of the Claiborne County School District. Situated on Anthony Street, the school is committed to providing foundational education to the local community’s youth, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

As part of the broader Claiborne County school system, the school works to foster an environment that reflects the needs of the Port Gibson community. While being a smaller-district school, it emphasizes the importance of core curriculum standards and community involvement. Families and stakeholders can find additional information regarding the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and administrative contact details by visiting the official Claiborne County School District website.
531
Total Students
32.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    445 (83.8%)
  • Two or More
    78 (14.7%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.5%)
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: Claiborne County Public Schools
Phone: (601)437-5070
Website: http://www.claiborne.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 531
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 37
Kindergarten 83
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 91
Grade 4 72
Grade 5 82
Gender Ratio