James H Watson Elementary School
School Overview
James H Watson Elementary School is a public school located in Schererville, Indiana. It is a school in Lake Central School Corporation district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, about 77% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 543 students through grade PK to 4. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 27 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 543 students are attending James H Watson Elementary School. By gender, there are 297 and 246 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James H Watson Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 61 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 61 | 28 | 33 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 27 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James H Watson Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 27 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 3.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 25,586 Households |
| Population | 66,627 |
| Male | 32,745 |
| Female | 34,708 |
| Child Population | 20,821 |
| Total Housing Units | 26,462 Units |
| Average House Value | $236,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $988 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% |
| Average Household Income | $84,800 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.18% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lake Central School Corporation
In Lake Central School Corporation, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SCHERERVILLE, Indiana
2 private schools are serving students in SCHERERVILLE, Indiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.