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Prien Lake Elementary School vs. A. A. Nelson Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Prien Lake Elementary School
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Prien Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prien Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. A. Nelson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
703 students
772 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prien Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at A. A. Nelson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prien Lake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at A. A. Nelson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prien Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at A. A. Nelson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prien Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at A. A. Nelson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#32 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
#125 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prien Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of A. A. Nelson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in LA)
54%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prien Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A. A. Nelson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 10% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prien Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A. A. Nelson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prien Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A. A. Nelson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prien Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of A. A. Nelson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
39
Kindergarten Students
110
138
Grade 1 Students
125
117
Grade 2 Students
111
127
Grade 3 Students
107
124
Grade 4 Students
113
115
Grade 5 Students
120
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prien Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at A. A. Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
5%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prien Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at A. A. Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prien Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at A. A. Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prien Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at A. A. Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prien Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at A. A. Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prien Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at A. A. Nelson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Calcasieu Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prien Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of A. A. Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prien Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at A. A. Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prien Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at A. A. Nelson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Calcasieu Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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