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Wendell Watson Elementary School

Lakeland, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Polk

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About Wendell Watson Elementary School

Wendell Watson Elementary School is a public school in Lakeland, Florida, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 764 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Lakeland. There are about 17 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (45 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. It is one of 158 schools in Polk School District. Families comparing options will find 13 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone	(863) 853-6060
School district	Polk
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	764
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45
Students per teacher	17
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159002893). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Avengers Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Lakeland · 0.5 mi Ces Academy of LakelandPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Lakeland · 0.9 mi Lake Gibson Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lakeland · 1.9 mi Lake Gibson Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lakeland · 2 mi Edgar L. Padgett ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 2 mi St Anthony Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Lakeland · 3 mi Sparrow AcademyPrivate, Assembly of God · Grades 3 to 12Lakeland · 3.4 mi Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 3.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Wendell Watson Elementary School serve?

Wendell Watson Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Wendell Watson Elementary School?

Wendell Watson Elementary School reported 764 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 17 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 764 students and 45 teachers in federal data.

Is Wendell Watson Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Wendell Watson Elementary School in?

Wendell Watson Elementary School is part of Polk School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/

Where is Wendell Watson Elementary School located?

Wendell Watson Elementary School is at 6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809. The phone number is (863) 853-6060.

How many other schools are near Wendell Watson Elementary School?

There are 13 other schools within 5 miles of Wendell Watson Elementary School in our directory.