James H Watson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schererville, Indiana 46375 · Lake Central School Corporation
#133 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#9864 of 50,301 nationally
About James H Watson Elementary School
James H Watson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Schererville, in the Lake Central School Corporation school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 660 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 133rd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 660.
There are 4 schools in Schererville; James H Watson Elementary School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James H Watson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James H Watson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Schererville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
814 students · 24 m away
Lake Central High School
Saint John · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,926 students · 1.7 km away
Homan Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
472 students · 2.0 km away
Kolling Elementary School
Saint John · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
529 students · 2.2 km away
Peifer Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
420 students · 2.5 km away
Hal E Clark Middle School
Saint John · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,032 students · 3.5 km away
George Bibich Elementary School
Dyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
547 students · 4.4 km away
Kahler Middle School
Dyer · Public middle · Grades 5–8
971 students · 5.0 km away
Protsman Elementary School
Dyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
614 students · 6.0 km away
Beiriger Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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659 students
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658 students
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
658 students
Clinton Prairie Elementary School
Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
656 students
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
656 students
Northwestern Elementary School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James H Watson Elementary School a good school?
James H Watson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #133 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James H Watson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
James H Watson Elementary School ranks #133 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #9864 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James H Watson Elementary School?
James H Watson Elementary School had 660 students in 2025.
Is James H Watson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James H Watson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James H Watson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James H Watson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.