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 48 public elementary schools serving 19,792 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 29% (versus the Louisiana public elementary 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 elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
58 Schools
1,055 Schools
# Students
27,334 Students
483,178 Students
# Teachers
1,802 Teachers
28,060 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
2,877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
495 Students
7,422 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,926 Students
47,471 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
7,811 Students
199,886 Students
% Black Students
29%
41%
# White Students
16,091 Students
207,223 Students
% White Students
59%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
383 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
905 Students
16,953 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
885
22,264
# Students in K Grade:
2,126
49,431
# 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
42,119
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,971
41,865
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,389
7,721
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,070
6,741
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,974
6,096
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,831
5,772
# 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 Elementary 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.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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
Rank: #3030.
Vinton Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Horridge Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #3131.
Dequincy Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 W Fourth St
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4770
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Barbe Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Penn Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Tekel Road
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Starks High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820
Grades: PK-12
| 333 students
Rank: #3535.
Henry Heights Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Louisiana Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
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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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