Very Good
#576 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 27% in state
Douglas Elementary
Elementary School · Watertown Unified School District · Watertown, WI
A Watertown Unified School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Prospect St, Watertown, WI 53098
- Math 40% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Douglas Elementary 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,238/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watertown), 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
$73,147
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Ecampus Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Trinity-st Lukes Lutheran Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Watertown Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Elementary is listed in Watertown Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Elementary
Douglas Elementary is a public elementary school in Watertown, WI, part of Watertown Unified School District, serving approximately 324 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Elementary
What grades does Douglas Elementary serve?
Douglas Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Douglas Elementary?
Douglas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Elementary rank in WI?
Douglas Elementary ranks #576 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Douglas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Douglas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Douglas Elementary a charter school?
No, Douglas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Douglas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Elementary?
56.5% of students at Douglas Elementary 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
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dodge County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (920) 262-1495
- Area population (ZIP 53098)
- 11,505
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53098; 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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