What grades does T. H. Watkins Elementary School serve?

T. H. Watkins Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Lake Charles area.

Where is T. H. Watkins Elementary School located?

T. H. Watkins Elementary School is a urban school in Lake Charles, LA.

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. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Lake Charles, LA?

Schools in Lake Charles include T. H. Watkins Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Lake Charles area.

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Lake Charles, LA 70601

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

186

Student:Teacher

11.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

Calcasieu Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

88.7%

Phone

(337)217-4590

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

25-29%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.1%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

180

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

0.02

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,724

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,538

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,364

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 30%State 23%Local 47%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$197,009

+4.3% 1yr-10.0% 5yr

Lake Charles, LA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Uninsured residents

11.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,147

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,531

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,672 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

915 (20%)

Intellectual Disability

424 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

380 (8%)

Autism

311 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

90 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

165

Current enrollment

Declining(-22% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about T. H. Watkins Elementary School

T. H. Watkins Elementary School currently enrolls 186 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.