At a glance
Reported students
1,011
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
S. J. Welsh Middle School: 1,011 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,051
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91.41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about S. J. Welsh Middle School
S. J. Welsh Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lake Charles. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Calcasieu Parish. NCES reports 1,011 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.5%) and Black (30.4%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking S. J. Welsh Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 90 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.35
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.5%
- Hispanic7%
- Black30.4%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Calcasieu Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moss Bluff Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
781 reported students
W. W. Lewis Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
757 reported students
F. K. White Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
614 reported students
Oak Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 reported students
S. P. Arnett Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
374 reported students
LeBlanc Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
366 reported students
Public schools near S. J. Welsh Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. K. White Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 614 | 2.2 mi |
| Oak Park Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 388 | 3.8 mi |
| S. P. Arnett Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 374 | 4.6 mi |
| Maplewood Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 319 | 5.7 mi |
| Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 265 | 6.5 mi |
| W. W. Lewis Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 757 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about S. J. Welsh Middle School
What grades does S. J. Welsh Middle School serve?
S. J. Welsh Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Calcasieu Parish.
How many students attend S. J. Welsh Middle School?
S. J. Welsh Middle School reported 1,011 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,051 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at S. J. Welsh Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 1,011 students and 90 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is S. J. Welsh Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
S. J. Welsh Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Calcasieu Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of S. J. Welsh Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is S. J. Welsh Middle School in?
S. J. Welsh Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish, based in Lake Charles, LA, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near S. J. Welsh Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include F. K. White Middle School (2.2 mi), Oak Park Middle School (3.8 mi), S. P. Arnett Middle School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.