Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. I. Watson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. I. Watson Elementary School serves the eastern part of Iowa, LA, covering an area of approximately 32.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the nearest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles, and the furthest edge extending up to 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. I. Watson Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. I. Watson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. I. Watson Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple & White
School Mascot
Stingers
Source: 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 #587 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J. I. Watson Elementary School?
531 students attend J. I. Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of J. I. Watson Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. I. Watson Elementary School?
J. I. Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does J. I. Watson Elementary School offer ?
J. I. Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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