Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 425
287
Total Enrollment
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Samuel Watson is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Fall River, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 287 students. It is part of the Fall River district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
287 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictFall River
County25005
CityFall River
ZIP02723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID250483000677

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment287
White35.9%
Hispanic / Latino33.8%
Black / African American17.4%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races10.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
35.9%
Hispanic
33.8%
Black
17.4%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
10.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)