At a glance
Reported students
406
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Wattles Elementary School: 406 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 396
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Wattles Elementary School
Wattles Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Troy. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Troy School District. NCES reports 406 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (42.6%) and White (34.7%). English learners represent 34.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wattles Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.45
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.7%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black10.1%
- Asian42.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Troy School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Morse Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Leonard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
Barnard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
Wass Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
413 reported students
Troy Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
Costello Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
Public schools near Wattles Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Elementary School Elementary · Troy School District | KG–05 | 400 | 0.8 mi |
| Morse Elementary School Elementary · Troy School District | PK–05 | 411 | 1.1 mi |
| Costello Elementary School Elementary · Troy School District | PK–05 | 395 | 1.3 mi |
| Barnard Elementary School Elementary · Troy School District | KG–05 | 400 | 1.7 mi |
| Martell Elementary School Elementary · Troy School District | PK–05 | 348 | 2 mi |
| Bemis Elementary School Elementary · Troy School District | KG–05 | 441 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wattles Elementary School
What grades does Wattles Elementary School serve?
Wattles Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Troy School District.
How many students attend Wattles Elementary School?
Wattles Elementary School reported 406 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 396 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wattles Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 406 students and 26.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wattles Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wattles Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Troy School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wattles Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wattles Elementary School in?
Wattles Elementary School is part of Troy School District, based in Troy, MI, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wattles Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leonard Elementary School (0.8 mi), Morse Elementary School (1.1 mi), Costello Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.