James H Watson Elementary School
Tel:
(219)322-1365
- James H Watson Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- James H Watson Elementary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James H Watson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James H Watson Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #46 out of 1,767 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 12% |
| Black | 4% | 12% |
| White | 72% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake Central Corporation School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James H Watson Elementary School is Lake Central High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Michael Grimmer Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Michael Grimmer Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Schererville Michael Grimmer Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 916 students
0.1 miles
225 W 77th Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
(219)865-6985 0.1 5-8 916 - Saint John Lake Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 3263 students
1.1 miles
8400 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219)365-8551 1.1 9-12 3263 - Schererville Homan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 544 students
1.2 miles
210 E Joliet
Schererville, IN 46375
(219)322-4451 1.2 PK-4 544 - Saint John West Lake Spec Ed Coop Special Education School
Grades: M
1.2 miles
8410 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN 46373
(219)865-1171 1.2 M n/a - Saint John Kolling Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 671 students
1.4 miles
8801 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219)365-8577 1.4 K-4 671
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