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James R Watson Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
901 Eckhart Ave, Auburn, IN 46706 · (260) 920-1014 · Part of DeKalb County Central United School District
Students
590
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about James R Watson Elementary School
- School Grade A: near the top of Indiana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 27 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 11.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency63%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts56%
State average 42.6%
Location
Directions ↗
901 Eckhart Ave, Auburn
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K49
Kindergarten82
Grade 192
Grade 287
Grade 382
Grade 4108
Grade 590
Enrollment over time
528’20
570’21
588’22
579’23
590’24
Up 11.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.