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A. W. Watson Elementary

880 Anthony St., Port Gibson, MS 39150, United States

+1 (601) 437-5070

http://www.claiborne.k12.ms.us

2.8

Overall Rating

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A. W. Watson Elementary Overview

About This School

A. W. Watson Elementary is a public elementary in Port Gibson, Mississippi, serving 531 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 38% proficiency in ELA and 17% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $58,413. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup consists of 84% Black students, 15% students of two or more races, and 2% Hispanic students.

531

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts38%

Mathematics17%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Claiborne County

Students per Counselor

531:1

A. W. Watson Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

38%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 26%State Avg: 40%

17%

Mathematics

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.3:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

531

Students per Counselor

A. W. Watson Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$58,413

City Avg: $58,413

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor531:1

A. W. Watson Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.04%

Male

48.96%

Female

Total Enrollment: 531 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0%

Hispanic1.51%

Asian0%

Black83.8%

Two or More Races14.69%

Native American0%

A. W. Watson Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About A. W. Watson Elementary

Q: What is A. W. Watson Elementary?

A: A. W. Watson Elementary is a elementary public located in Port Gibson.

Q: How many students attend A. W. Watson Elementary?

A: A. W. Watson Elementary has approximately 531 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at A. W. Watson Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at A. W. Watson Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about A. W. Watson Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About A. W. Watson Elementary - Port Gibson, MS

Quick Facts about A. W. Watson Elementary
School Name	A. W. Watson Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	880 Anthony St., Port Gibson, MS 39150, Port Gibson, MS
County	Claiborne County
Phone	+1 (601) 437-5070
Total Students	531
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	2.8/10
ELA Proficiency	38%
Math Proficiency	17%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about A. W. Watson Elementary

What is A. W. Watson Elementary?

A. W. Watson Elementary is a elementary public located in Port Gibson.

How many students attend A. W. Watson Elementary?

A. W. Watson Elementary has approximately 531 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A. W. Watson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at A. W. Watson Elementary is 16:1.

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