Home > Indiana > Dekalb County > Auburn

James R Watson Elementary School

901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706

( shown in map)

View full size Get directions

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (260) 920-1014

jrw.dekalbcentral.net

SAVE SCHOOL

Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James R 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 is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
: Top 10% in IN
: 67% (Top 10%)
: 61% (Top 10%)
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James R Watson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

James R Watson Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	James R Watson Elementary School
Pre-K	44
Kind	93
1	83
2	87
3	106
4	81
5	85

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

579 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School
2023	588
2022	570
2021	528
2020	567
2019	567
2018	605
2017	605
2016	621
2015	625
2014	598
2013	594
2012	579
2011	595
2010	669
2009	666
2008	689
2007	677
2006	631
2005	660
2004	647
2003	659
2002	573
2001	574
2000	590
1999	575
1998	552
1997	444
1996	415
1995	403
1994	398
1993	395
1992	423
1991	502
1990	374
1989	339
1988	324
1987	313

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School
2023	32
2022	28
2021	27
2020	28
2019	28
2018	29
2017	29
2016	28
2015	28
2014	29
2013	29
2012	28
2011	27
2010	30
2009	32
2008	32
2006	31
2005	32
2004	32
2003	33
2002	32
2001	32
2000	33
1999	29
1998	28
1997	22
1996	22
1995	19
1994	19
1993	18
1992	18
1991	23
1990	17

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

James R Watson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of James R Watson Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IN)

#121 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School
2022	#121
2021	#202
2019	#436
2018	#454
2017	#334
2016	#396
2015	#649
2014	#424
2013	#391
2012	#707
2011	#386

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

67%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2022	67%	38%	42%
2021	63%	36%	42%
2019	60%	45%	49%
2018	71%	54%	61%
2017	72%	54%	61%
2016	71%	55%	62%
2015	71%	64%	67%
2014	88%	83%	86%
2013	89%	81%	86%
2012	84%	80%	83%
2011	90%	79%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

61%

41%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2022	61%	41%	48%
2021	56%	43%	50%
2019	56%	49%	57%
2018	69%	62%	61%
2017	73%	63%	67%
2016	73%	64%	70%
2015	76%	68%	74%
2014	91%	80%	83%
2013	89%	78%	81%
2012	83%	78%	80%
2011	86%	77%	78%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

45-49%

34%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2022	47%	34%	36%
2021	52%	38%	40%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

15:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2023	18:1	15:1	17:1
2022	20:1	15:1	17:1
2021	20:1	16:1	17:1
2020	20:1	17:1	19:1
2019	20:1	17:1	19:1
2018	21:1	17:1	20:1
2017	21:1	17:1	20:1
2016	22:1	18:1	20:1
2015	22:1	18:1	22:1
2014	21:1	17:1	19:1
2013	20:1	17:1	20:1
2012	21:1	17:1	20:1
2011	22:1	18:1	21:1
2010	22:1	17:1	21:1
2009	21:1	17:1	20:1
2008	22:1	17:1	21:1
2006	20:1	18:1	21:1
2005	21:1	18:1	21:1
2004	20:1	18:1	20:1
2003	20:1	18:1	20:1
2002	18:1	18:1	19:1
2001	18:1	18:1	19:1
2000	18:1	18:1	20:1
1999	20:1	18:1	20:1
1998	20:1	18:1	19:1
1997	21:1	18:1	20:1
1996	19:1	18:1	19:1
1995	22:1	18:1	20:1
1994	22:1	18:1	20:1
1993	23:1	18:1	20:1
1992	23:1	19:1	20:1
1991	22:1	18:1	19:1
1990	22:1	18:1	19:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2020)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2020	1%	3%	2%
2019	1%	3%	2%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2015	1%	2%	1%
2014	1%	3%	1%
2013	2%	2%	2%
2012	2%	3%	1%
2011	2%	3%	1%
2010	3%	4%	2%
2009	3%	3%	2%
2008	1%	2%
2007	2%	2%	2%
2006	1%	1%	1%
2005	1%	2%	1%
2004	1%	1%	1%
2003	1%	2%	1%
2002	2%	1%
2001	1%	1%
2000	1%	1%
1999	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

15%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2023	5%	14%	5%
2022	4%	14%	4%
2021	3%	13%	4%
2020	4%	12%	4%
2019	4%	12%	4%
2018	3%	12%	3%
2017	3%	12%	3%
2016	5%	11%	3%
2015	5%	11%	3%
2014	3%	10%	3%
2013	2%	10%	2%
2012	3%	9%	3%
2011	3%	8%	2%
2010	4%	8%	3%
2009	3%	8%	3%
2008	4%	8%	4%
2007	4%	7%	3%
2006	2%	6%	2%
2005	2%	5%	2%
2004	1%	5%	2%
2003	2%	4%	2%
2002	3%	4%	3%
2001	3%	3%	2%
2000	2%	3%	2%
1999	2%	3%	2%
1998	2%	3%	1%
1997	1%	2%	1%
1994	1%	2%	1%
1993	1%	2%	1%
1990	1%	2%	1%
1989	1%	2%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

n/a

13%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2022)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2022	1%	13%
2021	1%	13%	1%
2008	1%	13%
2002	1%	12%
2001	1%	12%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

90%

63%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2023	92%	64%	91%
2022	92%	65%	92%
2021	93%	66%	92%
2020	92%	67%	92%
2019	92%	67%	92%
2018	90%	69%	92%
2017	90%	69%	92%
2016	91%	69%	93%
2015	91%	70%	93%
2014	92%	71%	93%
2013	92%	72%	93%
2012	92%	72%	93%
2011	92%	73%	94%
2010	93%	75%	95%
2009	94%	76%	95%
2008	93%	77%	96%
2007	94%	78%	95%
2006	97%	80%	97%
2005	96%	81%	97%
2004	97%	82%	97%
2003	97%	82%	97%
2002	94%	83%	97%
2001	95%	84%	98%
2000	97%	84%	98%
1999	97%	85%	98%
1998	97%	85%	99%
1997	98%	85%	99%
1996	99%	86%	99%
1995	100%	86%	98%
1994	99%	86%	99%
1993	99%	86%	99%
1992	100%	86%	98%
1991	100%	86%	100%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2023	3%	6%	3%
2022	3%	5%	3%
2021	3%	5%	2%
2020	3%	5%	2%
2019	3%	5%	2%
2018	6%	5%	4%
2017	6%	5%	4%
2016	4%	5%	3%
2015	3%	5%	3%
2014	4%	4%	3%
2013	4%	4%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.19

0.56

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2023	0.15	0.55	0.17
2022	0.15	0.54	0.15
2021	0.13	0.53	0.15
2020	0.15	0.52	0.15
2019	0.15	0.52	0.15
2018	0.19	0.50	0.14
2017	0.19	0.50	0.14
2016	0.17	0.50	0.14
2015	0.17	0.49	0.14
2014	0.15	0.47	0.14
2013	0.15	0.46	0.14
2012	0.15	0.46	0.13
2011	0.15	0.45	0.12
2010	0.15	0.43	0.10
2009	0.12	0.42	0.09
2008	0.13	0.41	0.08
2007	0.12	0.39	0.09
2006	0.06	0.34	0.06
2005	0.07	0.33	0.06
2004	0.06	0.31	0.06
2003	0.06	0.31	0.05
2002	0.11	0.30	0.05
2001	0.10	0.28	0.05
2000	0.06	0.27	0.04
1999	0.05	0.27	0.03
1998	0.06	0.26	0.03
1997	0.03	0.27	0.02
1994	0.02	0.25	0.03
1993	0.02	0.25	0.02
1992	0.02	0.24	0.03
1990	0.02	0.25	0.03

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

33%

43%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2023	33%	47%	39%
2022	26%	39%	33%
2021	27%	42%	31%
2020	27%	41%	31%
2019	27%	41%	31%
2018	28%	40%	29%
2017	28%	40%	29%
2016	31%	41%	30%
2015	31%	41%	31%
2014	31%	41%	30%
2013	31%	41%	30%
2012	31%	40%	30%
2011	28%	39%	30%
2010	31%	37%	28%
2009	26%	33%	24%
2008	26%	31%	23%
2007	22%	29%	19%
2006	17%	28%	19%
2005	19%	28%	19%
2004	19%	27%	15%
2003	14%	25%	13%
2002	14%	24%	13%
2001	11%	22%	9%
2000	11%	21%	9%
1999	11%	22%	8%
1998	13%	22%	9%
1997	9%	22%	7%
1996	9%	22%	7%
1995	9%	22%	9%
1994	9%	22%	10%
1993	5%	22%	9%
1992	6%	21%	9%
1991	4%	17%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	James R Watson Elementary School	Indiana	Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District
2023	7%	4%	6%
2022	7%	6%	7%
2021	9%	5%	8%
2020	10%	8%	11%
2019	10%	8%	11%
2018	10%	8%	10%
2017	10%	8%	10%
2016	11%	7%	11%
2015	11%	8%	10%
2014	10%	8%	11%
2013	11%	8%	10%
2012	11%	8%	9%
2011	8%	8%	8%
2010	8%	9%	8%
2009	10%	9%	10%
2008	10%	8%	10%
2007	9%	8%	9%
2006	11%	8%	9%
2005	11%	8%	8%
2004	11%	8%	8%
2003	10%	8%	8%
2002	7%	7%	8%
2001	4%	7%	5%
2000	4%	6%	4%
1999	5%	6%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James R Watson Elementary School's ranking?

James R Watson Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.

What schools are James R Watson Elementary School often compared to?

James R Watson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckenney-harrison Elementary School, J E Ober Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).

How many students attend James R Watson Elementary School?

579 students attend James R Watson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of James R Watson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of James R Watson Elementary School?

James R Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.

What grades does James R Watson Elementary School offer ?

James R Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is James R Watson Elementary School part of?

James R Watson Elementary School is part of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District.

School Reviews

Review James R Watson Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

June 03, 2025

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate

The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

June 03, 2025

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day

What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

May 27, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming

Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
: Top 10%
: 67% (Top 10%)
: 61% (Top 10%)
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education