B−
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2501 Seventh Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · (337) 217-4590 · Part of Calcasieu Parish School District
Students
165
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about T. H. Watkins Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 19.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 40.2%
Location
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2501 Seventh Avenue, Lake Charles
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten25
Grade 131
Grade 229
Grade 326
Grade 430
Grade 524
Enrollment over time
204’20
182’21
199’22
186’23
165’24
Down 19.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 89%Two or more races 4%White 4%Hispanic 3%
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.