At a glance
Reported students
90
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
634.5
Elmer C Watson H S: 90 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 96
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
What the reported data says about Elmer C Watson H S
Elmer C Watson H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Worth. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD. NCES reports 90 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (37.8%) and White (28.9%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elmer C Watson H S
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.21
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.9%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black26.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eagle Mountain H S
High · Grades 09–12
891 reported students
Saginaw H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,013 reported students
Chisholm Trail H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,258 reported students
Boswell H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,445 reported students
Alter Discipline Campus
Other · Grades 04–12
51 reported students
Tarrant Co J J a E P
Other · Grades 08–10
1 reported students
Public schools near Elmer C Watson H S
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S High · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | 09–12 | 2,445 | 1.2 mi |
| Chisholm Trail H S High · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | 09–12 | 2,258 | 2 mi |
| Marine Creek Collegiate H S High · Fort Worth ISD | 09–12 | 350 | 2.2 mi |
| Lake Worth H S High · Lake Worth ISD | 09–12 | 953 | 3 mi |
| Saginaw H S High · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | 09–12 | 2,013 | 3.7 mi |
| Eagle Mountain H S High · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | 09–12 | 891 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elmer C Watson H S
What grades does Elmer C Watson H S serve?
Elmer C Watson H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD.
How many students attend Elmer C Watson H S?
Elmer C Watson H S reported 90 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 96 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elmer C Watson H S?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 90 students and 10.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elmer C Watson H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elmer C Watson H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elmer C Watson H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.3% 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 Elmer C Watson H S in?
Elmer C Watson H S is part of Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD, based in Fort Worth, TX, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elmer C Watson H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Boswell H S (1.2 mi), Chisholm Trail H S (2 mi), Marine Creek Collegiate H S (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.