Raymond A Watson Elementary School
Tel:
(402)461-7593
- Raymond A Watson Elementary School serves 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Raymond A Watson Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 424 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Raymond A Watson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Raymond A Watson Elementary School is 0.37, 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 (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #470 out of 918 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 69% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 78% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hastings Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Raymond A Watson Elementary School is Hastings Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hastings Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hawthorne Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hastings Hawthorne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 373 students
0.7 miles
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402)461-7540 0.7 PK-5 373 - Hastings Hastings Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1062 students
0.8 miles
1100 W 14th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402)461-7550 0.8 9-12 1062 - Hastings Longfellow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 414 students
1.3 miles
828 N Hastings
Hastings, NE 68901
(402)461-7584 1.3 PK-5 414 - Hastings Hastings Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 793 students
1.4 miles
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402)461-7520 1.4 6-8 793 - Hastings Esu #9 Preschool Home Base Prg Grades: PK
1.5 miles
1117 E South Street
Hastings, NE 68902
(402)463-5611 1.5 PK n/a
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