Watterson Elementary School
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4 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 591 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 686th out of 718 elementary schools in KY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3900 Breckinridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40218
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,966
- Graduation Rate: 69.2%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.9
- Enrolled Students: 97,663
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 591
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 281 (47.5%)
- Females: 256 (43.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 48 (8.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 316 (53.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 364 (61.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 245 | 41.5% |
| Asian | 26 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 7.1% |
| White | 223 | 37.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 29 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 17.4% |
| 1st Grade | 89 | 15.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 103 | 17.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 92 | 15.6% |
| 4th Grade | 89 | 15.1% |
| 5th Grade | 86 | 14.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 22%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:75%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 10 Years
- Average Salary: $45,423
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,381 | 47% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $53,401 | 53% |
Source: KY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Watterson Elementary School
- Reviewed by Student on December 09, 2010
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - this is the best school ever
- Reviewed by Student on June 16, 2009
- Rating:
(3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I think watterson is on of the best schools there is a wonderful staff and they need some ajustments! But other than that the school is fine for kids.
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