T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Calcasieu Parish
2501 Seventh Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · (337) 217-4590
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Academic performance
Math proficiency27%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 40.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
165Students enrolled
10:1Student–teacher ratio
91%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten25
Grade 131
Grade 229
Grade 326
Grade 430
Grade 524
Students
Black · 89%147
Two or more races · 4%7
White · 4%6
Hispanic · 3%5
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
204’20
182’21
199’22
186’23
165’24
Location
2501 Seventh Avenue Lake Charles
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.