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#712 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 39% in state
James R Watson Elementary School
Elementary School · Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist · Auburn, IN
A Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
901 Eckhart Ave, Auburn, IN 46706
- Math 53% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James R Watson Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James R Watson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,288
Median home value
$194,900
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenney-harrison Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Waterloo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| J E Ober Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Country Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
James R Watson Elementary School is listed in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James R Watson Elementary School
James R Watson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, IN, part of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist, serving approximately 579 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James R Watson Elementary School
What grades does James R Watson Elementary School serve?
James R Watson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend James R Watson Elementary School?
James R Watson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R Watson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James R Watson Elementary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James R Watson Elementary School rank in IN?
James R Watson Elementary School ranks #712 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is James R Watson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James R Watson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James R Watson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James R Watson Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James R Watson Elementary School a charter school?
No, James R Watson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James R Watson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James R Watson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James R Watson Elementary School?
38.7% of students at James R Watson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (260) 920-1014
- Area population (ZIP 46706)
- 20,277
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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