Raymond A Watson Elementary School

1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raymond A Watson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Raymond A Watson Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Raymond A Watson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond A Watson Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#639 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
46%
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35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raymond A Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Raymond A Watson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Raymond A Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raymond A Watson Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond A Watson Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Raymond A Watson Elementary School?
332 students attend Raymond A Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Raymond A Watson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond A Watson Elementary School?
Raymond A Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raymond A Watson Elementary School offer ?
Raymond A Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Raymond A Watson Elementary School part of?
Raymond A Watson Elementary School is part of Hastings School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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