W. T. Henning Elementary School
Tel:
(337)217-4840
- W. T. Henning Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- W. T. Henning Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 394 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- W. T. Henning Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of W. T. Henning Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #317 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 6% |
| Black | 11% | 44% |
| White | 72% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calcasieu Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to W. T. Henning Elementary School is Sulphur High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Richard W. Vincent Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sulphur Richard W. Vincent Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 366 students
0.8 miles
1634 Beglis Parkway
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)217-4690 0.8 PK-5 366 - Sulphur Sulphur High School Grades: 8-12 | 2061 students
1.0 miles
100 Sycamore Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)217-4430 1.0 8-12 2061 - Sulphur W. W. Lewis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 913 students
1.1 miles
1752 Cypress
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)217-4700 1.1 6-8 913 - Sulphur Frasch Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 657 students
1.2 miles
540 S Huntington
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)217-4550 1.2 PK-5 657 - Sulphur E. K. Key Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
1.7 miles
1201 E Burton Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337)217-4660 1.7 PK-5 452
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