Watson Elementary School

515 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Watson Elementary School, located at 515 Marion Ave NW in Massillon, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Massillon City School District. As a key part of the local educational landscape, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. It emphasizes foundational learning, community engagement, and providing a supportive environment where children can build the necessary skills for their future academic careers.

The school operates as a central pillar of the Massillon community, reflecting the district's broader mission to equip students with the tools needed to succeed in an evolving world. By offering a structured curriculum and access to various extracurricular opportunities, Watson Elementary focuses on nurturing well-rounded individuals. Its location in Massillon places it within a school system known for its strong community pride and dedication to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere for its diverse student body.

515

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	11
Black	22
Asian	4
Two or More	51

White
427 (82.9%)
Two or More
51 (9.9%)
Black
22 (4.3%)
Hispanic
11 (2.1%)
Asian
4 (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:	Perry Local
Phone:	(330)832-8100
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 92

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 108