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Watkins Elementary School

Columbus, Ohio · Grades PreK to 5 · Columbus City Schools District

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About Watkins Elementary School

Located in Columbus, Ohio, Watkins Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 278 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Columbus. There are about 18.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (15 teachers in all). It is one of 113 schools in Columbus City Schools District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Franklin County. Within 5 miles there are 87 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1520 Watkins Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone	(614) 365-6411
School district	Columbus City Schools District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	278
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	15
Students per teacher	18.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Franklin County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 390438000607). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Watkins Elementary School serve?

Watkins Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?

Watkins Elementary School reported 278 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Elementary School?

About 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 278 students and 15 teachers in federal data.

Is Watkins Elementary School a public or charter school?

Watkins Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Watkins Elementary School in?

Watkins Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/oh/columbus-city-schools-district/

Where is Watkins Elementary School located?

Watkins Elementary School is at 1520 Watkins Rd, Columbus, OH 43207. The phone number is (614) 365-6411.

How many other schools are near Watkins Elementary School?

There are 87 other schools within 5 miles of Watkins Elementary School in our directory.