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George Watts Elementary

700 WATTS ST DURHAM NC 27701

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 57 of 246 in North Carolina

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About George Watts Elementary

George Watts Elementary School serves approximately 309 pre-K through fifth-grade children with around 26 teachers and one school counselor (11.7-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio). Academically, about 67% are proficient in math and about 72% are proficient in reading, which puts the school in the top 20% of schools in North Carolina overall, the top 30% in math and reading, and the top 10% in science. The student population is approximately 60% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% Black, 8% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Approximately 30% of the student population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The Durham 27701 zip code that surrounds the school has a median home price as of mid-2025 of around $460,000. It is among the schools that are considered the best elementary schools in North Carolina.

George Watts Elementary Contact Information

Address

700 WATTS ST DURHAM NC 27701

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Phone

(919) 560-3947

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 72% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
315
Total Students
$49103
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 57 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at George Watts Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45AM - 2:15PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 18.4%
Black 12.4%
Two+ Races 7.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
60%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
18.4%
Black
12.4%
Two+ Races
7.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 315
48.6%
153 Female
51.4%
162 Male

Student Population

315 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

361 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Extended Reality (XR), which includes Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), is bringing lessons to life. This technology allows students to engage with educational content through immersive experiences, such as exploring historical sites or human anatomy in 3D.

FAQ

1. What type of educational philosophy does the school offer?

George Watts Elementary offers Montessori education as a magnet school.

2. Who can attend?

Any Pre-K-5th-grade student who resides in Durham County can attend.

3. How does enrollment work?

Enrollment occurs through either residing in the neighborhood boundary or through a lottery process.

4. When is the lottery application window?

The lottery application window usually open early January and is open for four weeks.

5. What is the school's mission?

The mission is to ignite endless wonder, a spirit of independence, and a commitment to participating in a global community of peace.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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