Excellent
#18 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 7% of private schools
St Margaret Catholic School
Elementary School · Lake Charles, LA
A private elementary school in Lake Charles, LA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2510 ENTERPRISE BLVD, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where St Margaret Catholic 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Pearl Watson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Henry Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 324 | 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.
St Margaret Catholic School is listed in Lake Charles, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Margaret Catholic School
St Margaret Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Margaret Catholic School
What grades does St Margaret Catholic School serve?
St Margaret Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Margaret Catholic School?
St Margaret Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Catholic School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Margaret Catholic School rank in LA?
St Margaret Catholic School ranks #18 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Margaret Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Margaret Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Margaret Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Margaret Catholic 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 St Margaret Catholic School a religious school?
St Margaret Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Phone
- (337) 436-7959
- 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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