How do these schools compare?
| Metric | A. A. Nelson Elementary School | St. John Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Lake Charles, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 736 | 670 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.1% | 61.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | A. A. Nelson Elementary School | St. John Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,724 | $17,724 |
| District | Calcasieu Parish | Calcasieu Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | A. A. Nelson Elementary School | St. John Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.3% | 53.4% |
| African American | 34.0% | 30.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 13.3% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | A. A. Nelson Elementary School | St. John Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 329:1 | 292:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.