Very Good
#298 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 23% in state
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Elementary School · Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA
A Calcasieu Parish elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2501 Seventh Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Math 25% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T. H. Watkins Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T. H. Watkins 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| St Margaret Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Pearl Watson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Dequincy Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–2 | Not available | 273 | 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
- #22 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
T. H. Watkins Elementary School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T. H. Watkins Elementary School
T. H. Watkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T. H. Watkins Elementary School
What grades does T. H. Watkins Elementary School serve?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T. H. Watkins Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T. H. Watkins Elementary School rank in LA?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School ranks #298 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is T. H. Watkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T. H. Watkins Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is T. H. Watkins Elementary School a charter school?
No, T. H. Watkins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T. H. Watkins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, T. H. Watkins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
88.7% of students at T. H. Watkins 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4590
- 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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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