Watkins Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springfield, Missouri 65803 · Springfield R-Xii
#990 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#42030 of 50,301 nationally
About Watkins Elem.
Watkins Elem. is a public elementary located in Springfield, in the Springfield R-Xii school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 252 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 990th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 252.
There are 60 schools in Springfield; Watkins Elem. ranks 50th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 Watkins Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Watkins Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bowerman Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students · 784 m away
Reed Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students · 1.2 km away
Hillcrest High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students · 1.6 km away
Williams Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 2.0 km away
Weaver Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 2.0 km away
Boyd Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students · 2.4 km away
Pipkin Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students · 2.5 km away
Fremont Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 2.7 km away
Central High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,428 students · 3.0 km away
Truman Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
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Scotland Co. Elem.
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New Haven Elem.
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Midway Heights Elem.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Watkins Elem. a good school?
Watkins Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 24.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #990 of 1,159 in Missouri. 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 Watkins Elem. rank in Missouri?
Watkins Elem. ranks #990 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #42030 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Watkins Elem.?
Watkins Elem. had 252 students in 2025.
Is Watkins Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Watkins Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Watkins Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Watkins Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.