B+
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1001 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605 · (337) 217-4790 · Part of Calcasieu Parish School District
Students
736
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
57%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about A. A. Nelson Elementary School
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 8.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency36%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 40.2%
Location
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1001 Country Club Road, Lake Charles
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K22
Kindergarten119
Grade 1125
Grade 2113
Grade 3130
Grade 4118
Grade 5109
Enrollment over time
680’20
704’21
741’22
772’23
736’24
Up 8.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 41%Black 34%Asian 13%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.