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Douglas Elementary

Summary:

Douglas Elementary is a public elementary school located in Watertown, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 310. It is part of the Watertown Unified School District, which is ranked 203 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Douglas Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, it has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups. For example, the school's Hispanic and multi-racial students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 25% and top 50% of Wisconsin elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. Additionally, the school's special education students have also performed better than the state average, ranking in the top 25-30% of Wisconsin elementary schools. However, the school's overall student performance on the Forward Exam is generally below the Watertown Unified School District and Wisconsin state averages across grade levels and subject areas. Nearby schools like LEAP Elementary and Greenland Elementary consistently outperform Douglas Elementary on these academic measures.

The data suggests that Douglas Elementary has the potential to improve, as the school's rankings and ratings have fluctuated over the years. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students, who make up 50-56% of the student population, could be areas of focus for the school to improve academic outcomes. By learning from the practices of nearby high-performing schools, Douglas Elementary may be able to provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1101 Prospect St
       Watertown, WI  53098-2327

(920) 262-1495

District: Watertown Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
661st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,183 Help


Students who attend Douglas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Riverside Middle
High:    Watertown High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
Hispanic:
14.8%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Douglas Elementary ranks worse than 62.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71%), Hispanic (14.8%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary is 10.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas Elementary is $14,183, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Watertown Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas Elementary 661st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Douglas Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Watertown Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown Unified School District 203rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Douglas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.61 442nd 633 30.2%
2005 37.90 461st 632 27.1%
2006 51.86 443rd 712 37.8%
2007 54.63 401st 689 41.8%
2008 46.25 701st 1021 31.3%
2009 49.82 638th 1030 38.1%
2010 47.82 705th 1045 32.5%
2011 45.75 742nd 1046 29.1%
2012 44.07 762nd 1045 27.1%
2013 45.24 694th 1053 34.1%
2014 49.25 628th 1061 40.8%
2015 35.76 815th 1076 24.3%
2016 42.26 697th 1075 35.2%
2017 35.70 769th 1071 28.2%
2018 48.91 588th 1025 42.6%
2019 45.54 648th 1037 37.5%
2021 57.96 467th 1050 55.5%
2022 47.97 620th 1067 41.9%
2023 47.69 630th 1067 41.0%
2024 46.62 661st 1061 37.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.19 67th 76 11.8%
2024 57.38 51st 119 57.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.25 444th 721 38.4%
2019 35.56 482nd 742 35.0%
2021 24.96 603rd 746 19.2%
2022 52.59 301st 748 59.8%
2023 64.82 203rd 770 73.6%
2024 65.02 216th 790 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.77 386th 854 54.8%
2019 35.91 619th 874 29.2%
2021 38.81 557th 847 34.2%
2022 42.88 519th 859 39.6%
2023 47.71 464th 871 46.7%
2024 44.60 519th 866 40.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.99 616th 997 38.2%
2019 35.87 721st 1002 28.0%
2021 48.18 558th 1004 44.4%
2022 42.63 646th 1017 36.5%
2023 40.63 684th 1010 32.3%
2024 44.22 666th 1011 34.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.76 510th 997 48.8%
2019 56.88 447th 1002 55.4%
2021 67.39 291st 1003 71.0%
2022 55.07 485th 1017 52.3%
2023 54.68 509th 1011 49.7%
2024 49.69 585th 1012 42.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.44 116th 271 57.2%
2019 63.57 77th 266 71.1%
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Rank History for White students at Douglas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.69 466th 686 32.1%
2019 36.50 514th 718 28.4%
2021 52.71 324th 699 53.6%
2022 43.39 436th 704 38.1%
2023 40.20 472nd 715 34.0%
2024 32.05 546th 727 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Douglas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 2 3 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 364
1989 378 2 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1990 349 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1991 381 0 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1992 404 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1993 371 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 357 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 355 0 0 9 5 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 355 0 0 9 5 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 326 1 2 9 5 n/a n/a 0 343
1998 322 2 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1999 325 1 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 342
2000 336 1 3 10 4 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 314 2 4 17 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 307 4 6 16 6 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 307 4 6 16 6 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 335 5 5 21 4 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 354 6 6 20 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 340 5 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2007 340 4 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2008 357 5 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 352 5 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2010 372 12 2 38 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 425 20 5 51 1 0 10 0 512
2012 437 25 5 66 0 0 12 0 545
2013 431 22 2 60 0 0 14 0 529
2014 431 20 6 64 0 0 12 0 533
2015 452 23 8 70 2 0 16 0 571
2016 405 13 6 71 1 0 23 0 519
2017 381 12 5 66 3 0 17 0 484
2018 359 10 4 51 2 0 18 0 444
2019 311 12 5 61 0 0 21 0 410
2020 259 11 4 61 0 0 26 1 362
2021 216 5 4 50 0 0 19 0 294
2022 213 5 3 49 2 0 28 0 300
2023 223 7 4 53 2 0 21 0 310
2024 230 12 8 48 1 0 25 0 324

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 Douglas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 19.8 18.3 11
1989 391 20.0 19.5 12.8
1990 360 21.0 17.1 10.3
1991 392 22.0 17.8 8.7
1992 412 22.0 18.7 12.1
1993 379 23.1 16.4 11.1
1994 368 21.6 17.0 12
1995 369 21.3 17.3 11.9
1996 369 21.3 17.3 11.9
1997 343 20.0 17.2 11.7
1998 336 19.0 17.7 12.2
1999 342 19.2 17.8 19.3
2000 354 19.2 18.4 20.3
2001 342 20.2 16.9 21.3
2002 339 21.5 15.8 19.8
2003 339 21.5 15.8 19.8
2004 370 22.6 16.4 20.5
2005 390 23.7 16.5 n/a
2006 369 23.6 15.6 n/a
2007 372 23.1 16.1 27.4
2008 386 23.6 16.4 30.8
2009 388 22.6 17.2 28.4
2010 425 23.5 18.0 37.9
2011 512 31.6 16.1 34.8
2012 545 33.0 16.5 50.6
2013 529 33.0 16.0 52.4
2014 533 33.0 16.1 49.2
2015 571 n/a n/a 53.2
2016 519 35.0 14.8 50.3
2017 484 32.8 14.7 45.9
2018 444 30.8 14.4 41.4
2019 410 27.6 14.8 48.5
2020 362 27.1 13.3 53
2021 294 29.6 9.9 55.8
2022 300 26.8 11.1 56.7
2023 310 27.8 11.1 50
2024 324 30.8 10.5 56.5

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 Douglas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 19.8 18.3 11
1989 391 20.0 19.5 12.8
1990 360 21.0 17.1 10.3
1991 392 22.0 17.8 8.7
1992 412 22.0 18.7 12.1
1993 379 23.1 16.4 11.1
1994 368 21.6 17.0 12
1995 369 21.3 17.3 11.9
1996 369 21.3 17.3 11.9
1997 343 20.0 17.2 11.7
1998 336 19.0 17.7 12.2
1999 342 19.2 17.8 19.3
2000 354 19.2 18.4 20.3
2001 342 20.2 16.9 21.3
2002 339 21.5 15.8 19.8
2003 339 21.5 15.8 19.8
2004 370 22.6 16.4 20.5
2005 390 23.7 16.5 n/a
2006 369 23.6 15.6 n/a
2007 372 23.1 16.1 27.4
2008 386 23.6 16.4 30.8
2009 388 22.6 17.2 28.4
2010 425 23.5 18.0 37.9
2011 512 31.6 16.1 34.8
2012 545 33.0 16.5 50.6
2013 529 33.0 16.0 52.4
2014 533 33.0 16.1 49.2
2015 571 n/a n/a 53.2
2016 519 35.0 14.8 50.3
2017 484 32.8 14.7 45.9
2018 444 30.8 14.4 41.4
2019 410 27.6 14.8 48.5
2020 362 27.1 13.3 53
2021 294 29.6 9.9 55.8
2022 300 26.8 11.1 56.7
2023 310 27.8 11.1 50
2024 324 30.8 10.5 56.5

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 Douglas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,050 (8.7%) $10,969 (91.3%) $12,020
2020 $769 (6.3%) $11,509 (93.7%) $12,278
2021 $955 (6.7%) $13,227 (93.3%) $14,183

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas Elementary

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 648th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 630th of 1067 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary)40.522.7
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)45.142.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary)47.636.4
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)53.458
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary)33.345.8
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)43.852
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary)46.240.7
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)44.249
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Douglas Elementary)47.357.6
 10.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Watertown Unified School District)5061
 11%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Douglas Elementary)39.857.6
 17.9%
   4th Grade Science (Watertown Unified School District)50.453.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary)45.346.7
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown Unified School District)43.646.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas Elementary)55.842.2
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Watertown Unified School District)55.147.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students410310
 24.4%
African American127
 41.7%
American Indian02
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic6153
 13.1%
Pacific Islander00
White311223
 28.3%
Two or More Races2121
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%50%
 1.5%

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Douglas Elementary ranks 661st of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Douglas Elementary.

Students who attend Douglas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle
High : Watertown High

Students at Douglas Elementary are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.


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