Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Summary:

Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is a public elementary school in Patterson, Louisiana, serving 609 students in grades PK-4 and part of the St. Mary Parish school district.

Hattie A. Watts is a high-performing school that consistently outperforms the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, 65% of students were proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics, compared to 62% for St. Mary Parish and 59% for Louisiana. In LEAP English Language Arts, 80% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 67% for the district and 66% for the state. The school's diverse student population includes 37.44% White, 42.04% African American, 7.55% Hispanic, and 12.32% two or more races. Notably, Hattie A. Watts performs particularly well for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 50% of Louisiana elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools in the St. Mary Parish district, such as LaGrange Elementary, W.P. Foster Elementary, and Julia B. Maitland School, Hattie A. Watts outperforms them in academic proficiency rates and SchoolDigger rankings. The school has also seen a significant increase in its free/reduced lunch rate, from 55.94% in 2020-2021 to 76.35% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, Hattie A. Watts has maintained a strong academic performance and ranking over the past decade, making it a standout elementary school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1307 Third Street
       Patterson, LA  70392-0639


(985) 395-5976

District: St. Mary Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
311th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,393 Help


Students who attend Hattie A. Watts Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Patterson Junior High School
High:    Patterson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.0%
White:
37.4%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.4% Help


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Compare Details Hattie A. Watts Elementary School ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the St. Mary Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hattie A. Watts Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Mary Parish School District. Student population at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42%), White (37.4%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is 18.4. 7 elementary schools in the St. Mary Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School is $12,393. 8 elementary schools in the St. Mary Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hattie A. Watts Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hattie A. Watts Elementary School 311th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Hattie A. Watts Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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St. Mary Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary Parish 57th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 33.72 525th 725 27.6%
2008 61.34 318th 743 57.2%
2009 83.11 98th 738 86.7%
2010 78.56 155th 736 78.9%
2011 81.89 118th 766 84.6%
2012 64.86 292nd 764 61.8%
2013 60.69 319th 772 58.7%
2014 61.29 326th 777 58.0%
2015 54.23 392nd 792 50.5%
2016 73.75 206th 742 72.2%
2017 71.06 222nd 739 70.0%
2018 59.04 254th 728 65.1%
2019 83.65 101st 731 86.2%
2021 79.62 140th 729 80.8%
2022 81.61 125th 727 82.8%
2023 62.81 294th 730 59.7%
2024 57.47 311th 675 53.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.36 13th 44 70.5%
2019 69.47 11th 46 76.1%
2021 60.93 18th 45 60.0%
2022 69.20 12th 48 75.0%
2023 60.29 16th 46 65.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.40 109th 333 67.3%
2021 58.84 111th 306 63.7%
2022 67.60 82nd 307 73.3%
2023 51.71 132nd 296 55.4%
2024 37.93 136th 208 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.57 173rd 682 74.6%
2019 85.51 62nd 697 91.1%
2021 76.32 142nd 719 80.3%
2022 81.52 90th 724 87.6%
2023 66.87 224th 723 69.0%
2024 62.49 262nd 674 61.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.55 175th 684 74.4%
2021 77.04 150th 705 78.7%
2022 80.18 122nd 701 82.6%
2023 67.74 228th 705 67.7%
2024 74.57 163rd 635 74.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.56 117th 281 58.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.85 86th 696 87.6%
2021 78.31 141st 704 80.0%
2022 78.74 141st 712 80.2%
2023 54.94 350th 713 50.9%
2024 48.57 363rd 651 44.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.74 138th 547 74.8%
2019 82.99 66th 559 88.2%
2021 80.75 73rd 564 87.1%
2022 86.83 46th 562 91.8%
2023 68.24 151st 570 73.5%
2024 64.13 164th 509 67.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.18 25th 168 85.1%
2022 65.41 74th 220 66.4%
2023 45.57 135th 233 42.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.09 140th 516 72.9%
2019 74.91 95th 517 81.6%
2021 74.12 117th 522 77.6%
2022 73.98 118th 517 77.2%
2023 50.88 284th 518 45.2%
2024 40.56 299th 434 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 489 489
1990 297 248 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1991 275 241 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 280 255 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1993 254 255 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 265 283 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 246 288 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 246 288 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 229 293 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 226 307 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 545
1999 239 323 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 574
2000 230 307 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 219 286 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 227 255 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 227 255 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 232 245 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 234 224 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 258 235 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2007 244 218 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 257 232 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2009 275 241 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 527
2010 274 258 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2011 274 244 1 6 5 0 21 0 551
2012 326 284 2 12 6 0 32 0 662
2013 320 288 4 23 2 0 36 0 673
2014 320 290 5 31 6 0 38 0 690
2015 289 289 5 42 7 0 57 0 689
2016 271 274 4 38 4 0 68 0 659
2017 264 278 6 41 4 0 75 0 668
2018 270 267 4 45 3 1 70 0 660
2019 238 263 5 33 0 1 59 0 599
2020 235 267 5 38 0 0 57 0 602
2021 217 245 5 34 1 0 54 0 556
2022 224 249 3 44 1 0 62 0 583
2023 228 256 2 46 2 0 75 0 609

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 489 22.0 22.2 62.2
1990 548 26.0 21.0 50
1991 518 28.0 18.5 52.3
1992 538 31.0 17.3 57.2
1993 515 32.0 16.1 68.7
1994 554 33.0 16.8 61
1995 537 28.0 19.2 64.1
1996 537 28.0 19.2 64.1
1997 526 31.0 17.0 57.4
1998 545 30.0 18.2 60
1999 574 33.0 17.4 69
2000 552 34.0 16.2 55.4
2001 511 35.0 14.6 74.8
2002 491 33.0 14.9 73.9
2003 491 33.0 14.9 73.9
2004 485 33.0 14.7 71.5
2005 464 32.8 14.1 71.1
2006 502 29.8 16.8 55.2
2007 470 30.3 15.5 60.4
2008 501 31.7 15.8 68.7
2009 527 34.9 15.1 72.5
2010 544 36.4 14.9 74.1
2011 551 36.0 15.3 74.4
2012 662 45.2 14.6 74.6
2013 673 43.9 15.3 76.1
2014 690 45.0 15.3 74.1
2015 689 45.0 15.3 74.9
2016 659 45.0 14.6 78.6
2017 668 40.0 16.7 64.8
2018 660 40.5 16.2 54.7
2019 599 40.0 14.9 59.6
2020 602 37.9 15.8 64.5
2021 556 37.0 15.0 55.9
2022 583 34.0 17.1 67.9
2023 609 33.0 18.4 76.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 489 22.0 22.2 62.2
1990 548 26.0 21.0 50
1991 518 28.0 18.5 52.3
1992 538 31.0 17.3 57.2
1993 515 32.0 16.1 68.7
1994 554 33.0 16.8 61
1995 537 28.0 19.2 64.1
1996 537 28.0 19.2 64.1
1997 526 31.0 17.0 57.4
1998 545 30.0 18.2 60
1999 574 33.0 17.4 69
2000 552 34.0 16.2 55.4
2001 511 35.0 14.6 74.8
2002 491 33.0 14.9 73.9
2003 491 33.0 14.9 73.9
2004 485 33.0 14.7 71.5
2005 464 32.8 14.1 71.1
2006 502 29.8 16.8 55.2
2007 470 30.3 15.5 60.4
2008 501 31.7 15.8 68.7
2009 527 34.9 15.1 72.5
2010 544 36.4 14.9 74.1
2011 551 36.0 15.3 74.4
2012 662 45.2 14.6 74.6
2013 673 43.9 15.3 76.1
2014 690 45.0 15.3 74.1
2015 689 45.0 15.3 74.9
2016 659 45.0 14.6 78.6
2017 668 40.0 16.7 64.8
2018 660 40.5 16.2 54.7
2019 599 40.0 14.9 59.6
2020 602 37.9 15.8 64.5
2021 556 37.0 15.0 55.9
2022 583 34.0 17.1 67.9
2023 609 33.0 18.4 76.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,744
2018 $10,065
2019 $11,126
2020 $10,856
2021 $12,507
2022 $12,393

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 294th of 730 Elementary schools
 26.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hattie A. Watts Elementary School)8765
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Mary Parish)7363
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hattie A. Watts Elementary School)8354
 29%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Mary Parish)7453
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Hattie A. Watts Elementary School)6346
 17%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Mary Parish)5643
 13%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hattie A. Watts Elementary School)8780
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Mary Parish)7369
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Hattie A. Watts Elementary School)7065
 5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (St. Mary Parish)5854
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students599609
 1.7%
African American263256
 2.7%
American Indian02
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic3346
 39.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White238228
 4.2%
Two or More Races5975
 27.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%76.4%
 16.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hattie A. Watts Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Hattie A. Watts Elementary School.

Students who attend Hattie A. Watts Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Patterson Junior High School
High : Patterson High School

Hattie A. Watts Elementary School ranks 311th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hattie A. Watts Elementary School are 42% African American, 37% White, 12% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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