James R Watson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Auburn, Indiana 46706 · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
#378 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#18187 of 50,301 nationally
About James R Watson Elementary School
James R Watson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Auburn, in the DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 590 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 378th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 590.
There are 2 schools in Auburn; James R Watson Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.7
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 R Watson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James R Watson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students · 1.7 km away
DeKalb High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students · 3.9 km away
DeKalb Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students · 4.2 km away
Waterloo Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students · 6.8 km away
J E Ober Elementary School
Garrett · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students · 7.4 km away
Garrett Middle School
Garrett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students · 7.5 km away
Garrett High School
Garrett · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students · 7.6 km away
Country Meadow Elementary School
Ashley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 13 km away
Riverdale Elementary School
Saint Joe · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
Hickory Elementary School
Avon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
589 students
Crestview Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
591 students
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
591 students
Walkerton Elementary School
Walkerton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
589 students
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Charlestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
588 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James R Watson Elementary School a good school?
James R Watson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 60.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #378 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 R Watson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
James R Watson Elementary School ranks #378 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #18187 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James R Watson Elementary School?
James R Watson Elementary School had 590 students in 2025.
Is James R Watson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James R Watson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James R Watson Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of James R Watson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.