Excellent
#130 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 10% in state
John J. Johnson II Elementary School
Elementary School · Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA
A Calcasieu Parish elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Malcolm Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Math 32% proficient (2014)
- Reading 47% proficient (2014)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John J. Johnson II Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2011, to 40% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John J. Johnson II Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Watson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–10 | 1.5 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| T. H. Watkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 264 | Compare → |
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.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #16 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John J. Johnson II Elementary School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John J. Johnson II Elementary School
John J. Johnson II Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John J. Johnson II Elementary School
What grades does John J. Johnson II Elementary School serve?
John J. Johnson II Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend John J. Johnson II Elementary School?
John J. Johnson II Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Johnson II Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Johnson II Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John J. Johnson II Elementary School rank in LA?
John J. Johnson II Elementary School ranks #130 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is John J. Johnson II Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John J. Johnson II Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John J. Johnson II Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John J. Johnson II Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is John J. Johnson II Elementary School a charter school?
No, John J. Johnson II Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John J. Johnson II Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John J. Johnson II Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John J. Johnson II Elementary School?
94.1% of students at John J. Johnson II Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4900
- 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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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