Calcasieu Parish School District

3310 Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615-3808
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 48 public elementary schools serving 21,441 students in Calcasieu Parish School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Louisiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Calcasieu Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
56 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
29,282 Students
502,401 Students
# Teachers
2,279 Teachers
35,169 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calcasieu Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#32 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
40%
34%
47%
42%
30%
27%
89%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
30%
41%
% White
56%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,481 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,335 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$483 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$566 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,481
$15,176
Spending / Student
$19,335
$14,514

Best Calcasieu Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2711 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1072 Vincent Settlement Road
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Prien Lake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Lebleu Settlement Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6509 Hwy 3059
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Frasch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 S Huntington
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Dolby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Moss Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
215 School Street
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 986 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Sampson Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4940
Gr: PK-2 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Maplewood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4401 Maplewood Dr
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
W. T. Henning Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
774 Henning Drive
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4840
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Moss Bluff Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1104 Recreation Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4570
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Cypress Cove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Currie Drive
Sulphur, LA 70665
(337) 217-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
W. W. Lewis Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1752 Cypress
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Bell City High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7161 Highway 14 East
Bell City, LA 70630
(337) 217-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
E. K. Key Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 E Burton Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 W Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Dequincy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1605 West Fourth Street
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4650
Gr: 3-5 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Iowa High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Miller Ave
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4380
Gr: 6-12 | 1,051 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Western Heights Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Elizabeth Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Gr: 3-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2222.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 Maplewood Dr.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
S. P. Arnett Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Sulphur Ave
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Leblanc Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 N Crocker
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
F. K. White Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
Dequincy Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1603 W Fourth St
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4770
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Gillis Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
916 Topsy Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2828.
J. I. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 E First St
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1634 Beglis Parkway
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Tekel Road
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3131.
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Seventh Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4590
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Hampton Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
Vinton Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Horridge Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4720
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Combre-fondel Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Fitzenrieter Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4890
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Henry Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Louisiana Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 56 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 29,282 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in LA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 30% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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