James R Watson Elementary School

588 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James R. Watson Elementary School, located in Auburn, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the DeKalb County Central United School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a curriculum aligned with Indiana state standards, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic offerings, James R. Watson Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning and extracurricular participation. The school benefits from its location within the Auburn community, maintaining strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on building foundational skills, the school serves as a key pillar in the district’s mission to provide high-quality education to its younger learners.

588

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James R Watson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	540
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
540 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.6 %)
Two or More
17 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Phone:	(260)920-1014
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 93