- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, TN
Watertown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Watertown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470455001766
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 602
- students enrolled
Watertown Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Watertown, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455001766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Watertown Elementary held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 470455001766 · Watertown, TN Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,816 students)
Watertown Elementary held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Watertown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon High S
Lebanon High School
1,816 students
- Mt. Juliet Hig
Mt. Juliet High School
1,712 students
- Wilson Central
Wilson Central High School
1,686 students
- Green Hill Hig
Green Hill High School
1,606 students
- West Wilson Mi
West Wilson Middle School
1,383 students
- This school 602
Watertown Elementary
602 students
What this shows Watertown Elementary reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown Elementary compares
Watertown Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Watertown Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Wilson County reports $9,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown Elementary
How many students attend Watertown Elementary?
Watertown Elementary has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Watertown Elementary is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Watertown, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown Elementary?
Watertown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watertown Elementary rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Watertown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides Watertown Elementary, Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students), Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students), and Wilson Central High School (1,686 students). See the Wilson County district page for the complete list.