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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 27,851 students in Calcasieu Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Calcasieu Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
56 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
27,851 Students
666,871 Students
# Teachers
2,299 Teachers
48,647 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calcasieu Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 173 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%
11%
% Black
30%
42%
% 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 $17,328 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,328 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% 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
$17,328
$16,127
Spending / Student
$20,328
$15,423

Best Calcasieu Parish School District Public Schools (2026)

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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Sam Houston High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
880 S H Jones Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Dequincy High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 N Overton
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Sampson Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4940
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Maplewood Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4401 Maplewood Dr
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Sulphur High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Sycamore Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Westlake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Garden Drive
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4950
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 Maplewood Dr.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2929.
Leblanc Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 N Crocker
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3333.
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 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Vinton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1603 Grace Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3535.
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 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calcasieu Parish School District?
Calcasieu Parish School District manages 56 public schools serving 27,851 students.
What is the rank of Calcasieu Parish School District?
Calcasieu Parish School District is ranked #33 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calcasieu Parish School District?
56% of Calcasieu Parish School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calcasieu Parish School District?
Calcasieu Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Calcasieu Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,328 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 56 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,851 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • 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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