James H. Watson Elementary School

James H. Watson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
333 W 77th Ave,  Schererville, IN
Lake Central School Corporation
4.0
5.0
655 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michelle Lavin
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
60.5%
Hispanic
22.6%
Black
9%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
2.0 NicheUser
8/24/2014
They teach to the test. They are extremely boring and cannot give real world examples.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/14/2024
Amazing schools and staff. They always go above and beyond for the kiddos.
5.0 teacher
6/29/2022
The school has an extremely friendly staff and administration. The environment is very welcoming. They have a great Parents who are involved. There are lots of activities for the students. The paras are amazing! The school is clean and well kept
5.0 parent
6/4/2022
My children love Watson. I’ve had three kids attend Watson and we had the best experience. The teachers are great and go above and beyond. The principal is nice, approachable, responsive and helpful. The nurse and other staff members are amazing.
5.0 other
6/26/2018
This school was the best school by far to be in for elementary. Everyone is nice and respectful, helpful and barely anyone got in trouble. I'd have to say they do lack in preparing kids to how some people are. I moved to indy and got a rude awakening when I was bullied frequently. I also realized ho...

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James H. Watson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Schererville, IN and is served by the Lake Central School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 655 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. James H. Watson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $368,575. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Central High School, Hammond Baptist High School, Plum Creek Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Schererville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James H. Watson Elementary School.

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