Douglas Elementary School
Tel:
(920) 262-1495
- Douglas Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Douglas Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Douglas Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 444 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Douglas Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Douglas Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1056 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 81% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Watertown Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Douglas Elementary School is Endeavor Charter School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverside Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Watertown Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 146 students
0.9 miles
210 N Montgomery St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1465 0.9 PK-5 146 - Watertown Watertown 4 Kids Grades: PK | 193 students
0.9 miles
111 Dodge St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1460 0.9 PK 193 - Watertown Riverside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 795 students
1.1 miles
131 Hall St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480 1.1 6-8 795 - Watertown Endeavor Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
1.2 miles
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-7500 1.2 9-12 45 - Watertown Watertown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,237 student
1.2 miles
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500 1.2 9-12 1,237
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