At a glance
Reported students
590
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
James R Watson Elementary School: 590 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 570
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about James R Watson Elementary School
James R Watson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Auburn. It is one of 7 current school records connected to DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist. NCES reports 590 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James R Watson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.2%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
620 reported students
Country Meadow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
Waterloo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
DeKalb Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
759 reported students
DeKalb High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,007 reported students
DeKalb Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near James R Watson Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 620 | 1.1 mi |
| Waterloo Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 247 | 4.2 mi |
| J E Ober Elementary School Elementary · Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | PK–05 | 704 | 4.6 mi |
| Country Meadow Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 314 | 8.3 mi |
| Riverdale Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | KG–06 | 300 | 8.3 mi |
| Butler Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | KG–06 | 366 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James R Watson Elementary School
What grades does James R Watson Elementary School serve?
James R Watson Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist.
How many students attend James R Watson Elementary School?
James R Watson Elementary School reported 590 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 570 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James R Watson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 590 students and 30.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James R Watson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James R Watson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James R Watson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James R Watson Elementary School in?
James R Watson Elementary School is part of DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist, based in Waterloo, IN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James R Watson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch (1.1 mi), Waterloo Elementary School (4.2 mi), J E Ober Elementary School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.