James H Watson Elementary School
Regular School · Schererville, IN
James H Watson Elementary School is a regular school school in Schererville, Indiana, serving grades PK–04 with 660 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 58% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 139 | 21% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 5% |
| Asian | 21 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 660 | 343M / 317F |
English Language Learners: 52 (8% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65-69% | 37.0% | 170 |
| Reading Proficiency | 55-59% | 42.2% | 170 |
| Science Proficiency | 60-64% | — | 87 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 660 | 100% |
Contact & Location
333 W 77th St
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: (219)322-1365
Other Schools in District
- George Bibich Elementary School Elementary
- Homan Elementary School Elementary
- Kolling Elementary School Elementary
- Peifer Elementary School Elementary
- Protsman Elementary School Elementary
- Lake Central High School High
- Hal E Clark Middle School Middle
- Kahler Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 46375) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180545000981
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD