WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER

www.garlandisd.net/watson

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Watson Technology Center is a specialized magnet school located in Garland, Texas, operating under the Garland Independent School District. As a technology-focused campus, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation that integrates advanced digital literacy, computer science, and innovative problem-solving skills into the standard curriculum. The school serves as a hub for students who demonstrate an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, aiming to prepare them for the demands of a modern, tech-driven workforce.

The school is noted for its commitment to project-based learning and the integration of cutting-edge technology in the classroom. By leveraging its specialized resources, Watson Technology Center fosters an environment where students engage in collaborative, hands-on activities that emphasize critical thinking and technical proficiency. As part of the Garland ISD magnet program, the school draws students from across the district who are looking for a unique educational experience that bridges traditional academics with high-level technical training.

529

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	294
Black	92
Asian	57
Two or More	20

Hispanic
294 (55.6%)
Black
92 (17.4%)
White
66 (12.5%)
Asian
57 (10.8%)
Two or More
20 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)926-2600
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/watson
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 60

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	46.3%
Male	284	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)