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#174 of 253 private schools in LA

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School

Elementary School · Lake Charles, LA

A private elementary school in Lake Charles, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1536 RYAN ST, Lake Charles, LA 70601

  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment341
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Immaculate Conception Cathedral School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,083/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Charles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,545

Median home value

$164,300

Median rent

$938/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

27.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.8%
Black2.6%
Hispanic2.1%
Two or More1.5%
Native American1.2%
Asian0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Barbe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.9 mi177Compare →
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–101.0 mi305Compare →
Pearl Watson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–51.1 mi332Compare →
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–51.1 mi302Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School is listed in Lake Charles, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Immaculate Conception Cathedral School

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Immaculate Conception Cathedral School

What grades does Immaculate Conception Cathedral School serve?

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Immaculate Conception Cathedral School?

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Conception Cathedral School rank in LA?

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School ranks #174 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Immaculate Conception Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immaculate Conception Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Conception Cathedral School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Immaculate Conception Cathedral School a religious school?

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
341
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Calcasieu Parish
Area population (ZIP 70601)
31,843
Area median age
38.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70601; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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