THOMAS J WATSON SR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.uek12.org

247 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas J. Watson Sr. Elementary School is a public primary school located in Endicott, New York, serving students within the Union-Endicott Central School District. Named in honor of Thomas J. Watson Sr., the longtime leader of IBM who had deep roots in the Endicott area, the school is situated in a community with a strong historical connection to the technology industry. The school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing academic core subjects while fostering a supportive social environment for its elementary-age students.

As part of the larger Union-Endicott school system, the institution benefits from a coordinated curriculum that aims to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school within the district. The school’s physical location on Ridgefield Road reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing local community engagement and parental involvement. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.uek12.org serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.

247

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS J WATSON SR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	31
Black	26
Asian	6
Two or More	29

White
155 (62.8%)
Hispanic
31 (12.6%)
Two or More
29 (11.7%)
Black
26 (10.5%)
Asian
6 (2.4%)

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:	UNION-ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)757-2152
Website:	http://www.uek12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
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 35

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 31