James H Watson Elementary School

660 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

James H. Watson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the town of Schererville, Indiana, and is part of the Lake Central School Corporation. Situated in a suburban community, the school serves students in grades K-4 and is known for its commitment to foundational education. The school's mission emphasizes fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can develop both academically and socially, often focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills during these critical early developmental years.

As a member of the Lake Central School Corporation, Watson Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on high academic standards and community engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services, including programs for students with diverse learning needs, to ensure a well-rounded experience. With its emphasis on character development and preparation for intermediate schooling, James H. Watson Elementary remains a central institution for families within the Schererville area.

660

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James H Watson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	139
Black	82
Asian	21
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
381 (57.7%)
Hispanic
139 (21.1%)
Black
82 (12.4%)
Two or More
35 (5.3%)
Asian
21 (3.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Lake Central School Corporation
Phone:	(219)322-1365
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 114

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 108