Calcasieu Parish School District

3310 Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615-3808
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Calcasieu Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 58 public schools serving 27,334 students in Calcasieu Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Calcasieu Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
58 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
27,334 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
1,802 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Calcasieu Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (LA)
#40 out of 188 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Calcasieu Parish  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
29%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calcasieu Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calcasieu Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
83%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Calcasieu Parish  School District and public school graduation rate of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
80 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
495 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,926 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
7,811 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
29%
42%
# White Students
16,091 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
59%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
905 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
885
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
2,126
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,096
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,014
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,051
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,937
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,893
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,993
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,104
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,971
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,389
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,070
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,974
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,831
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,655 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,713 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$483 MM
$10,755 MM
This chart display total revenue of Calcasieu Parish  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$566 MM
$10,286 MM
This chart display total spending of Calcasieu Parish  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,655
$15,797
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Calcasieu Parish  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,713
$15,107
This chart display average spending per public school student in Calcasieu Parish  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Calcasieu Parish School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2711 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1072 Vincent Settlement Road
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Prien Lake Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Lebleu Settlement Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6509 Hwy 3059
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Frasch Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 S Huntington
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Dolby Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Currie Drive
Sulphur, LA 70665
(337) 217-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Moss Bluff Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
215 School Street
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 911 students
Rank: #99.
Sam Houston High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
880 S H Jones Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #1010.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 1,851 students
Rank: #1111.
Sulphur High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Sycamore Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,907 students
Rank: #1212.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1313.
St. John Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1414.
Bell City High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7161 Highway 14 East
Bell City, LA 70630
(337) 217-4500
Grades: PK-12
| 777 students
Rank: #1515.
E. K. Key Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 E Burton Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1616.
W. W. Lewis Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1752 Cypress
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1717.
Maplewood Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 Maplewood Dr
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #1818.
Westlake High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Garden Drive
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #1919.
Western Heights Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Elizabeth Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Grades: 3-5
| 322 students
Rank: #2020.
Iowa High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Miller Ave
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4380
Grades: 6-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #2121.
Moss Bluff Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1104 Recreation Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4570
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #2222.
S. P. Arnett Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Sulphur Ave
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #2323.
Gillis Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
916 Topsy Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #2424.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 W Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #2525.
Dequincy High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 N Overton
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4530
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #2626.
Vinton Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1610 Hampton Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2727.
Vinton High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1603 Grace Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #2828.
Leblanc Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 N Crocker
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1634 Beglis Parkway
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
774 Henning Drive
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4840
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #3131.
F. K. White Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #3232.
Maplewood Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4401 Maplewood Dr.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #3333.
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Seventh Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4590
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #3434.
Dequincy Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 West Fourth Street
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4650
Grades: 3-5
| 180 students
Rank: #3535.
J. I. Watson Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E First St
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calcasieu Parish School District?
Calcasieu Parish School District manages 58 public schools serving 27,334 students.
What is the rank of Calcasieu Parish School District?
Calcasieu Parish School District is ranked #41 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calcasieu Parish School District?
59% of Calcasieu Parish School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calcasieu Parish School District?
Calcasieu Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Calcasieu Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,713 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 58 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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