Watkins Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Ohio 43207 · Columbus City Schools District
#1634 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#47668 of 50,301 nationally
About Watkins Elementary School
Watkins Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Columbus City Schools District school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 278 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1634th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is students per teacher (21th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 278.
There are 221 schools in Columbus; Watkins Elementary School ranks 171st of 205 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Watkins Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marion-Franklin High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students · 935 m away
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
249 students · 938 m away
Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
36 students · 992 m away
Summit Academy Community School-Columbus
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
54 students · 992 m away
Buckeye Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students · 2.6 km away
South Scioto Academy
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
224 students · 2.7 km away
Moler Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
287 students · 3.0 km away
Parsons Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students · 3.2 km away
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 3.2 km away
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
232 students · 3.5 km away
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Weinland Park Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Mt. Healthy Early Learning Center
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Frequently asked questions
Is Watkins Elementary School a good school?
Watkins Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 15.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1634 of 1,713 in Ohio. 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 Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Watkins Elementary School ranks #1634 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #47668 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School had 278 students in 2025.
Is Watkins Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Watkins Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Watkins Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Watkins Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.