At a glance
Reported students
374
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
S. P. Arnett Middle School: 374 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
13:1 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
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about S. P. Arnett Middle School
S. P. Arnett Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Westlake. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Calcasieu Parish. NCES reports 374 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to 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 (73.8%) and Black (12.6%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. 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. P. Arnett Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.86 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.8%
- Hispanic8%
- Black12.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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.
LeBlanc Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
366 reported students
Oak Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 reported students
Maplewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
319 reported students
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Middle · Grades 06–08
265 reported students
DeQuincy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
208 reported students
Vinton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
191 reported students
Public schools near S. P. Arnett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 265 | 4.1 mi |
| Maplewood Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 319 | 4.1 mi |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 1,011 | 4.6 mi |
| Moss Bluff Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 781 | 4.8 mi |
| Oak Park Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 388 | 4.8 mi |
| F. K. White Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 614 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about S. P. Arnett Middle School
What grades does S. P. Arnett Middle School serve?
S. P. Arnett 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. P. Arnett Middle School?
S. P. Arnett Middle School reported 374 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at S. P. Arnett Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 374 students and 28.86 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. P. Arnett Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
S. P. Arnett 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. P. Arnett Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.9% 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. P. Arnett Middle School in?
S. P. Arnett 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. P. Arnett Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School (4.1 mi), Maplewood Middle School (4.1 mi), S. J. Welsh Middle School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.