Wendell Watson Elementary School
#1206 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#20302 of 50,301 nationally
About Wendell Watson Elementary School
Wendell Watson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 764 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1206th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 764.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Wendell Watson Elementary School ranks 18th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wendell Watson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wendell Watson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students · 3.1 km away
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students · 3.2 km away
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 3.3 km away
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students · 6.3 km away
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 6.4 km away
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students · 6.7 km away
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 7.9 km away
Sleepy Hill Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students · 8.0 km away
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 8.2 km away
Rochelle School of the Arts
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
762 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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764 students
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764 students
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Port Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
763 students
Flora Ridge Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
Oriole Beach Elementary School
Gulf Breeze · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
Forest City Elementary School
Altamonte Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wendell Watson Elementary School a good school?
Wendell Watson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1206 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wendell Watson Elementary School rank in Florida?
Wendell Watson Elementary School ranks #1206 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #20302 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wendell Watson Elementary School?
Wendell Watson Elementary School had 764 students in 2025.
Is Wendell Watson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Wendell Watson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wendell Watson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wendell Watson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.