Watson Lane Elementary School
Tel:
(502)485-8341
- Watson Lane Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Watson Lane Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Watson Lane Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 362 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Watson Lane Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Watson Lane Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1137 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 6% |
| Black | 13% | 11% |
| White | 74% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Watson Lane Elementary School is The Phoenix School Of Discovery (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Phoenix School Of Discovery (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy Grades: 6 | 432 students
0.0 miles
4601 Valley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40272
(502)485-8256 0.0 6 432 - Louisville Medora Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
2.5 miles
11801 Deering Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502)485-8298 2.5 PK-5 455 - West Point Nichols Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 170 students
3.2 miles
10665 Hwy 44 W
West Point, KY 40177
(502)869-2600 3.2 PK-5 170 - Louisville Dixie Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
3.6 miles
10201 Casalanda Dr
Louisville, KY 40272
(502)485-8238 3.6 PK-5 473 - Louisville The Phoenix School Of Discovery Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 344 students
3.7 miles
3741 Pulliam Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502)485-7700 3.7 4-12 344
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