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Wendell Watson Elementary School

6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, United States

+1 (863) 853-6060

http://schools.polk-fl.net/wwe

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Wendell Watson Elementary School Overview

About This School

Wendell Watson Elementary School is a public elementary in Lakeland, Florida, serving 764 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 45 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $51,724, and the school provides one counselor for every 764 students. Students are composed of 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 47% White, 33% Hispanic, 14% Black, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

764

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

45 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

764:1

Wendell Watson Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.8:1

State Avg: 18.6:1

764

Students per Counselor

Wendell Watson Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$51,724

City Avg: $51,724

State Avg: $53,941

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor764:1

Wendell Watson Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.36%

Male

47.64%

Female

Total Enrollment: 764 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White47.12%

Hispanic33.12%

Asian0.65%

Black14.4%

Two or More Races3.53%

Native American1.18%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wendell Watson Elementary School

Q: What is Wendell Watson Elementary School?

A: Wendell Watson Elementary School is a elementary public located in Lakeland.

Q: How many students attend Wendell Watson Elementary School?

A: Wendell Watson Elementary School has approximately 764 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell Watson Elementary School?

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

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Detailed Information about Wendell Watson Elementary School

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About Wendell Watson Elementary School - Lakeland, FL

Quick Facts about Wendell Watson Elementary School
School Name	Wendell Watson Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, Lakeland, FL
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (863) 853-6060
Total Students	764
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	45
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Wendell Watson Elementary School

What is Wendell Watson Elementary School?

Wendell Watson Elementary School is a elementary public located in Lakeland.

How many students attend Wendell Watson Elementary School?

Wendell Watson Elementary School has approximately 764 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell Watson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wendell Watson Elementary School is 16:1.

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