Watauga Elementary

wat.rcstn.net

343 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Watauga Elementary School, located in Ridgetop, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Robertson County School District. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, providing a foundational curriculum that prepares children for their transition into middle school.

The school is known for its rural, close-knit atmosphere, which allows for strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local Ridgetop community. By utilizing resources provided by the Robertson County school system, Watauga Elementary focuses on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics while encouraging extracurricular involvement. For families interested in specific programs, current events, or calendar updates, the school maintains an active presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

343

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watauga Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	35
Black	20
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
254 (74.1%)
Hispanic
35 (10.2%)
Two or More
30 (8.7%)
Black
20 (5.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Yes
District:	Robertson County
Phone:	(615)859-5252
Website:	http://wat.rcstn.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 45

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Watauga Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Watauga Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	49%
Male	175	51%

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