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James R Watson Elementary School

901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 588 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 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James R Watson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James R Watson Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.15, 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 (IN)
#121 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James R Watson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James R Watson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of James R Watson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James R Watson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James R Watson Elementary School's ranking?
James R Watson Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James R Watson Elementary School often compared to?
James R Watson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckenney-harrison Elementary School, J E Ober Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
588 students attend James R Watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of James R Watson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James R Watson Elementary School?
James R Watson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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?
James R Watson Elementary School is part of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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