James R Watson Elementary School
Tel:
(260) 920-1014
- James R Watson Elementary School serves 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- James R Watson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32%.
Top Placements
James R Watson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James R Watson Elementary School's student population of 608 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 Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 608 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James R Watson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of James R Watson Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #454 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 89% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County Ctl United School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Mckenney-harrison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 566 students
1.0 miles
400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015 1.0 PK-5 566 - Waterloo Dekalb High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,145 student
2.4 miles
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012 2.4 9-12 1,145 - Waterloo Dekalb Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 776 students
2.5 miles
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013 2.5 6-8 776 - Waterloo Waterloo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 200 students
4.2 miles
300 E Douglas St
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011 4.2 PK-5 200 - Garrett Garrett High School Grades: 9-12 | 591 students
4.6 miles
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114 4.6 9-12 591
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