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Calcasieu Parish Public Schools

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

61

public schools

Total Enrollment

31,827

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Calcasieu Parish public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Louisiana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Calcasieu Parish has 4 district entries. Calcasieu Parish is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 58 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Lake Charles has the most listed schools, with 34 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 35 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

61

in Calcasieu Parish

Reported Enrollment

31,827

61 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

3

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary35
Middle11
High10
Other5

4 School Districts in Calcasieu Parish

Calcasieu Parish

58 schools
29,523 students

Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc.

1 school
989 students

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

1 school
741 students

Lake Charles College Prep

1 school
574 students

61 Public Schools in Calcasieu Parish

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 61 matching schools

Sulphur High School

Calcasieu Parish

Sulphur, 70663 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,043 students

Alfred M. Barbe High School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70605 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,991 students

Sam Houston High School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70611 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,216 students

S. J. Welsh Middle School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70605 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,107 students

Iowa High School

Calcasieu Parish

Iowa, 70647 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–12High1,096 students

Lake Charles Charter Academy

Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc.

Lake Charles, 70607 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–8Charter989 students

Moss Bluff Elementary School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70611 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary973 students

LaGrange High School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70605 / City: Small

Listed only9–12High907 students

Moss Bluff Middle School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70611 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle883 students

Bell City High School

Calcasieu Parish

Bell City, 70630 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–12Other819 students

W. W. Lewis Middle School

Calcasieu Parish

Sulphur, 70663 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle777 students

A. A. Nelson Elementary School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70605 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary741 students

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

Lake Charles, 70607 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–8Charter741 students

Gillis Elementary School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70611 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary691 students

Prien Lake Elementary School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70605 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary671 students

F. K. White Middle School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70607 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle661 students

St. John Elementary School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70605 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary654 students

Maplewood Elementary

Calcasieu Parish

Sulphur, 70663 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary651 students

Washington/Marion Magnet High School

Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, 70601 / City: Small

Listed only9–12High587 students

Lake Charles College Prep

Lake Charles College Prep

Lake Charles, 70607 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12Charter574 students

Calcasieu Parish school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Calcasieu Parish school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Louisiana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Calcasieu Parish public school directory?

The directory lists 61 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Calcasieu Parish?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Calcasieu Parish list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Calcasieu Parish schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Calcasieu Parish?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Calcasieu Parish directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Calcasieu Parish Education OverviewCounty school score: 76/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.