Public schools in Sulphur, LA
12 open public schools with an address in Sulphur, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,415
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sulphur public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Sulphur, LA: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,415 students, an average of 535 per school. The largest campus is Sulphur High School (1,911 students), and the largest elementary school is Maplewood Elementary (640).
Every listed school belongs to Calcasieu Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sulphur
Elementary schools in Sulphur
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Cove Elementary School Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 399 | 11.2:1 | |
| E. K. Key Elementary School Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 546 | 11.8:1 | |
| Frasch Elementary School Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 522 | 12:1 | |
| Maplewood Elementary Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 640 | 12.8:1 | |
| Richard W. Vincent Elementary School Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 283 | 11.4:1 | |
| Vincent Settlement Elementary School Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 284 | 12.2:1 | |
| W. T. Henning Elementary School Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 369 | 11.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sulphur
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBlanc Middle School Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 366 | 11.4:1 | |
| Maplewood Middle School Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 319 | 9.6:1 | |
| W. W. Lewis Middle School Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 757 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Sulphur
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 1,911 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sulphur
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children Calcasieu Parish · Special Education School | PK–12 | 19 | 5.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.6%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black10.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Sulphur schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,415 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sulphur
How many public schools are in Sulphur, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Sulphur: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,415 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sulphur?
All listed public schools with an address in Sulphur belong to Calcasieu Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Sulphur?
Sulphur High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sulphur, with 1,911 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sulphur?
No school with an address in Sulphur is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sulphur schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sulphur public schools is 11.6:1, lower than the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sulphur guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities