Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James H Watson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: James H Watson Elementary School serves a central area in Schererville, IN, covering approximately 5 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H Watson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James H Watson Elementary School's student population of 660 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
James H Watson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H Watson Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H Watson Elementary School's ranking?
James H Watson Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James H Watson Elementary School often compared to?
James H Watson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homan Elementary School, George Bibich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend James H Watson Elementary School?
660 students attend James H Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of James H Watson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James H Watson Elementary School?
James H Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James H Watson Elementary School offer ?
James H Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James H Watson Elementary School part of?
James H Watson Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.
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