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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 public elementary schools serving 21,422 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 35% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
58 Schools
1,047 Schools
# Students
29,523 Students
508,835 Students
# Teachers
1,917 Teachers
29,418 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Calcasieu Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Graduation Rate
93%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
84 Students
2,903 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
521 Students
7,998 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,385 Students
56,087 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
11%
# Black Students
8,657 Students
207,732 Students
% Black Students
29%
41%
# White Students
16,779 Students
212,327 Students
% White Students
57%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
393 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,062 Students
19,149 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
884
23,486
# Students in K Grade:
2,378
51,049
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,371
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,257
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,124
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,208
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,056
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,016
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,134
42,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,232
43,944
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,478
8,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,354
7,866
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,030
6,297
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,001
6,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,346 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,177 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$483 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$566 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,346
$14,974
Spending / Student
$19,177
$14,320
Best Calcasieu Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2711 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1072 Vincent Settlement Road
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4580
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Prien Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #44.
Lebleu Settlement Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6509 Hwy 3059
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4880
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #66.
Frasch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 S Huntington
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4550
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Moss Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 School Street
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4640
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 973 students
Rank: #88.
Dolby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Sampson Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4940
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4940
Grades: PK-2
| 411 students
Rank: #1010.
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Currie Drive
Sulphur, LA 70665
(337) 217-4970
Sulphur, LA 70665
(337) 217-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Dequincy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1605 West Fourth Street
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4650
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4650
Grades: 3-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1212.
E. K. Key Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 E Burton Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4660
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1313.
Maplewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Maplewood Dr
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #1414.
Moss Bluff Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1104 Recreation Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4570
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4570
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #1515.
Bell City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7161 Highway 14 East
Bell City, LA 70630
(337) 217-4500
Bell City, LA 70630
(337) 217-4500
Grades: PK-12
| 819 students
Rank: #1616.
St. John Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #1717.
W. W. Lewis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1752 Cypress
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4700
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1818.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 W Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,107 students
Rank: #1919.
Iowa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Miller Ave
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4380
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4380
Grades: 6-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #2020.
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
774 Henning Drive
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4840
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4840
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2121.
Western Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Elizabeth Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2222.
Maplewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 Maplewood Dr.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2323.
S. P. Arnett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Sulphur Ave
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #2424.
F. K. White Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #2525.
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1634 Beglis Parkway
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4690
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2626.
Gillis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
916 Topsy Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4550
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #2727.
J. I. Watson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 E First St
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4670
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2828.
Leblanc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Crocker
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #2929.
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Seventh Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4590
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4590
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Tekel Road
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Vinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Hampton Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4520
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3232.
Dequincy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1603 W Fourth St
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4770
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4770
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #3333.
Vinton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Horridge Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4720
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #3434.
Oak Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 18th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #3535.
College Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3618 Ernest Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
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