At a glance
Reported students
165
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
T. H. Watkins Elementary School: 165 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 181
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about T. H. Watkins Elementary School
T. H. Watkins Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lake Charles. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Calcasieu Parish. NCES reports 165 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 Black (89.1%) and multiracial (4.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 21%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking T. H. Watkins Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.48 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
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.02
- 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
- White3.6%
- Hispanic3%
- Black89.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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
Not reported as 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.
Barbe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
179 reported students
John J. Johnson II Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
131 reported students
Pearl Watson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
219 reported students
DeQuincy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
222 reported students
DeQuincy Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
239 reported students
Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
Public schools near T. H. Watkins Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 259 | 0.5 mi |
| Pearl Watson Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 219 | 1.4 mi |
| Fairview Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 518 | 1.6 mi |
| Brentwood Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 272 | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Charles Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc. | PK–08 | 951 | 1.6 mi |
| Henry Heights Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 315 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about T. H. Watkins Elementary School
What grades does T. H. Watkins Elementary School serve?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Calcasieu Parish.
How many students attend T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School reported 165 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 181 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 165 students and 16.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is T. H. Watkins Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
T. H. Watkins Elementary 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 T. H. Watkins Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.9% 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 T. H. Watkins Elementary School in?
T. H. Watkins Elementary 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 T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Park Elementary School (0.5 mi), Pearl Watson Elementary School (1.4 mi), Fairview Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.