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#139 of 253 private schools in LA

Our Lady Queen of Heaven School

Elementary School · Lake Charles, LA

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

Private

3908 CREOLE ST, Lake Charles, LA 70605

  • 13.2:1 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-5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length8.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,520.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment563
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady Queen of Heaven 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

$88,337

Median home value

$293,800

Median rent

$1,348/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White88.1%
Asian5.2%
Two or More3.2%
Black2.0%
Hispanic1.4%
Native American0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
College Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.5 mi283Compare →
Dolby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.2 mi350Compare →
Prien Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–51.2 mi703Compare →
A. A. Nelson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.3 mi772Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Our Lady Queen of Heaven School is listed in Lake Charles, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady Queen of Heaven School

Our Lady Queen of Heaven School is a private elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady Queen of Heaven School

What grades does Our Lady Queen of Heaven School serve?

Our Lady Queen of Heaven School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady Queen of Heaven School?

Our Lady Queen of Heaven School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Queen of Heaven School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Queen of Heaven School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady Queen of Heaven School rank in LA?

Our Lady Queen of Heaven School ranks #139 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Our Lady Queen of Heaven School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady Queen of Heaven School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady Queen of Heaven School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady Queen of Heaven 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 Our Lady Queen of Heaven School a religious school?

Our Lady Queen of Heaven School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
563
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8.4 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Small City
County
Calcasieu Parish
Area population (ZIP 70605)
40,715
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
35
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 70605; 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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