Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. I. Watson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. I. Watson Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. I. Watson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. I. Watson Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
39%
42%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. I. Watson Elementary School's ranking?
J. I. Watson Elementary School is ranked #648 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are J. I. Watson Elementary School often compared to?
J. I. Watson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. A. Nelson Elementary School, Lebleu Settlement Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend J. I. Watson Elementary School?
450 students attend J. I. Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of J. I. Watson Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. I. Watson Elementary School?
J. I. Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does J. I. Watson Elementary School offer ?
J. I. Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J. I. Watson Elementary School part of?
J. I. Watson Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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