J. I. Watson Elementary School

531 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. I. Watson Elementary School is a public school located in the town of Iowa, Louisiana, serving students in the Calcasieu Parish School District. As a key educational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing for their future educational endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Iowa, LA, and benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere. By prioritizing clear communication with parents and actively engaging in school-wide programs, J. I. Watson Elementary strives to create a partnership between home and school. Its location on East First Street places it centrally within the community, making it an accessible hub for families and a primary provider of quality public education within the region.

531

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. I. Watson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	26
Black	234
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
246 (46.3%)
Black
234 (44.1%)
Hispanic
26 (4.9%)
Two or More
21 (4.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4670
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 49

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 69