James H Watson Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Schererville, IN Grades PK–04 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
  • 660 Students
  • 38.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–04 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)322-1365 Phone
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James H Watson Elementary School
Schererville, IN 46375
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
660
Students
38.5
Teachers
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
(219)322-1365
Phone

James H Watson Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Schererville, INDIANA, operated by the Lake Central School Corporation school district. It serves grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 660 students enrolled; a 17.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
660.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 48% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.14:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
23.8%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 54% better
School Details
School Name
James H Watson Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180545000981
State School ID
IN-4615-3840
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
333 W 77th St
City
Schererville
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46375
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18001
State Leg. Lower
18015
Latitude
41.4776
Longitude
-87.4587
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
660
Total Students
👩‍🏫
38.5
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
38.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)38.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 157 23.8%
Not Applicable 96 14.5%
District Info
District Name
Lake Central School Corporation
LEAID
1805450
State LEA ID
IN-4615
Phone
(219)365-8507
Website
http://www.lcsc.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Saint John
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$149,738K
Federal Revenue
$8,681K
State Revenue
$85,776K
Local Revenue
$55,281K
Total Expenditure
$143,934K
Instruction Exp.
$70,610K
Support Services
$44,647K
Other Current Exp.
$3,629K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of James H Watson Elementary School

1
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Schererville · Middle
0 mi
2
Lake Central High School
Saint John · High
1.1 mi
3
Homan Elementary School
Schererville · Elementary
1.3 mi
4
Kolling Elementary School
Saint John · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Peifer Elementary School
Schererville · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Hal E Clark Middle School
Saint John · Middle
2.2 mi
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James H Watson Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James H Watson Elementary School?
660 students are enrolled at James H Watson Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James H Watson Elementary School have?
James H Watson Elementary School has 38.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does James H Watson Elementary School serve?
James H Watson Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is James H Watson Elementary School a charter school?
James H Watson Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is James H Watson Elementary School located in?
James H Watson Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does James H Watson Elementary School belong to?
James H Watson Elementary School is part of the Lake Central School Corporation school district.
How much does Lake Central School Corporation spend per student?
The Lake Central School Corporation district spends approximately $218,081,818 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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