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Calcasieu Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
58
Schools
29,523
Students
$22,016
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
57.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.3%
Graduation Rate
+3.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Calcasieu Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 29,523 students across 58 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 11 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,016 is above average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 30/100.

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All Schools (58)
Elementary Schools33 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A. A. Nelson Elementary SchoolPK–05741
Barbe Elementary SchoolPK–05164
Brentwood Elementary SchoolPK–05274
College Oaks Elementary SchoolPK–05254
Combre-Fondel Elementary SchoolKG–05358
Cypress Cove Elementary SchoolPK–05512
DeQuincy Elementary School03–05216
DeQuincy Primary SchoolPK–02260
Dolby Elementary SchoolPK–05381
E. K. Key Elementary SchoolPK–05533
Fairview Elementary SchoolPK–05558
Frasch Elementary SchoolPK–05539
Gillis Elementary SchoolPK–05691
Henry Heights Elementary SchoolPK–05286
J. I. Watson Elementary SchoolPK–05522
John J. Johnson II Elementary SchoolPK–02149
LeBleu Settlement Elementary SchoolPK–05428
M. J. Kaufman Elementary SchoolPK–05294
Maplewood ElementaryPK–05651
Moss Bluff Elementary SchoolPK–05973
Oak Park Elementary SchoolPK–05246
Pearl Watson Elementary SchoolPK–05325
Prien Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05671
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School03–0587
Richard W. Vincent Elementary SchoolPK–05292
St. John Elementary SchoolPK–05654
T. H. Watkins Elementary SchoolKG–05199
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet SchoolKG–05300
Vincent Settlement Elementary SchoolPK–05321
Vinton Elementary SchoolPK–05458
W. T. Henning Elementary SchoolPK–05397
Western Heights Elementary School03–05341
Westwood Elementary SchoolPK–02411
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alfred M. Barbe High School09–121,991
DeQuincy High School09–12324
Iowa High School06–121,096
LaGrange High School09–12907
Sam Houston High School09–121,216
Sulphur High School09–122,043
Vinton High School09–12301
Washington/Marion Magnet High School09–12587
Westlake High School09–12529
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,016+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
55%
State
27.7%
Local (property tax)
54.6%
Federal
17.6%

Funding is shared between state (28%) and local sources (55%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
58
Schools
29,523
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.3%
Opportunity Score30/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.3% graduation rate — 3.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,016 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 58 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 30/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Calcasieu Parish has 58 public schools, serving a total of 29,523 students.
What is the graduation rate for Calcasieu Parish?
The graduation rate is 90.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Calcasieu Parish spend per student?
Calcasieu Parish spends $22,016 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Calcasieu Parish?
57% of students in Calcasieu Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Calcasieu Parish?
No, Calcasieu Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Calcasieu Parish serve?
Calcasieu Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Calcasieu Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in Calcasieu Parish is 30/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.