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#987 of 1,288 schools in LA
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Mary Parish · Patterson, LA
A St. Mary Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1307 Third Street, Patterson, LA 70392
- Math 32% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 34% 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 72% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hattie A. Watts 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Patterson), 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
$49,538
Median home value
$141,600
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70392; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Berwick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 465 | Compare → |
| Centerville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 466 | Compare → |
| J.s. Aucoin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 269 | 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.
St. Mary Parish
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #18 of 21
- District spending per student
- $14,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is listed in St. Mary Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is a public elementary school in Patterson, LA, part of St. Mary Parish, serving approximately 604 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #987 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
What grades does Hattie A. Watts Elementary School serve?
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Hattie A. Watts Elementary School?
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hattie A. Watts Elementary School rank in LA?
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School ranks #987 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Hattie A. Watts Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Hattie A. Watts Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hattie A. Watts Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hattie A. Watts Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hattie A. Watts Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hattie A. Watts Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Hattie A. Watts 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Mary Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (985) 395-5976
- Area population (ZIP 70392)
- 8,158
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70392; 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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