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A. A. Nelson Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Lake Charles, Louisiana|Calcasieu Parish|Last audited: Not yet synced

Lake Charles, LA 70605

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School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
772
Student:Teacher
15.4:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
54.3%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
52%
73th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
36%
67th percentile in LA
Chronic Absenteeism
3.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Near average in LA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,724
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 30%State 23%Local 47%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$197,009
+4.3% YoY
Lake Charles, LA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

736
Current enrollment
Stable(-9% 5yr)

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Frequently Asked Questions about A. A. Nelson Elementary School

A. A. Nelson Elementary School currently enrolls 772 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.