Public schools in Watauga, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Watauga, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,501
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Watauga public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Watauga, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,501 students, an average of 500 per school. The largest campus is Watauga El (700 students).
Birdville ISD operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Watauga campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 67% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Watauga
Elementary schools in Watauga
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace E Hardeman El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 600 | 15.1:1 | |
| Watauga El Birdville ISD | PK–05 | 700 | 15:1 | |
| Whitley Road El Keller ISD | PK–04 | 323 | 11.7:1 |
Middle schools in Watauga
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga Middle Birdville ISD | 06–08 | 572 | 12.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Watauga
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman International Academy Watauga Newman International Academy of Arlington · Charter | PK–09 | 306 | 26.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.3%
- Hispanic46.5%
- Black10%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Watauga schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,501 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Watauga
How many public schools are in Watauga, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Watauga: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,501 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Watauga?
Schools with an address in Watauga belong to 3 education agencies, led by Birdville ISD (3 schools), Keller ISD (1 school), Newman International Academy of Arlington (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Watauga?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Watauga are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Newman International Academy Watauga. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Watauga schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Watauga public schools is 15:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Watauga guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities