Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

1400 Opelousas Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 92 students in grades 3-5, Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School's student population of 92 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Motto
Empowering Students To Become Limitless

School Rankings

Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1226 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
34%
6-9%
42%
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
96%
42%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(22-23)
26.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1226 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
92 students attend Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School part of?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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