Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James R Watson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
James R Watson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James R Watson Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend James R Watson Elementary School?
579 students attend James R Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of James R Watson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James R Watson Elementary School?
James R Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James R Watson Elementary School offer ?
James R Watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James R Watson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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