Watson Lane Elementary School
Tel:
(502)485-8341
- Watson Lane Elementary School serves 317 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 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Watson Lane Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 24%.
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%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Watson Lane Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Watson Lane Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Watson Lane Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1151 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 13% | 11% |
| White | 75% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Watson Lane Elementary 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 | 464 students
0.0 miles
4601 Valley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40272
(502)485-8256 0.0 6 464 - Louisville Medora Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 461 students
2.5 miles
11801 Deering Road
Louisville, KY 40272
(502)485-8298 2.5 PK-5 461 - West Point Nichols Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 140 students
3.2 miles
10665 Hwy 44 W
West Point, KY 40177
(502)869-2600 3.2 PK-5 140 - Louisville Dixie Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
3.6 miles
10201 Casalanda Dr
Louisville, KY 40272
(502)485-8238 3.6 PK-5 450 - Louisville The Phoenix School Of Discovery Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 330 students
3.7 miles
3741 Pulliam Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502)485-7700 3.7 4-12 330
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