B−
J. I. Watson Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
201 E First St, Iowa, LA 70647 · (337) 217-4670 · Part of Calcasieu Parish School District
Students
531
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about J. I. Watson Elementary School
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 17.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 40.2%
Location
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201 E First St, Iowa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K49
Kindergarten84
Grade 178
Grade 285
Grade 394
Grade 472
Grade 569
Enrollment over time
453’20
450’21
522’22
524’23
531’24
Up 17.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 46%Black 44%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.