James R Watson Elementary School
Tel:
(260)920-1014
- James R Watson Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (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 73% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- James R Watson Elementary School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 605 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James R Watson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of James R Watson Elementary School is 0.19, which is less 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 | #392 out of 1,767 schools (Top 30%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 54% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 63% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
Black | n/a | 12% |
White | 90% | 69% |
Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.29 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 40% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James R Watson Elementary School is Dekalb High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dekalb Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mckenney-harrison Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Mckenney-harrison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 502 students
1.0 miles
400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260)920-1015 1.0 K-5 502 - Waterloo Dekalb High School Grades: 9-12 | 1174 students
2.4 miles
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260)920-1012 2.4 9-12 1174 - Waterloo Dekalb Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 837 students
2.5 miles
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260)920-1013 2.5 6-8 837 - Waterloo Waterloo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
4.2 miles
300 E Douglas St
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260)920-1016 4.2 PK-5 320 - Garrett Garrett High School Grades: 9-12 | 590 students
4.6 miles
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260)357-4114 4.6 9-12 590
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