How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alfred M. Barbe High School | Barbe Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Lake Charles, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,908 | 179 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.4:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.9% | 81.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alfred M. Barbe High School | Barbe Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,016 | $22,016 |
| District | Calcasieu Parish | Calcasieu Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alfred M. Barbe High School | Barbe Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.9% | 8.9% |
| African American | 27.1% | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alfred M. Barbe High School | Barbe Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 381.6:1 | 179:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.9% | 18.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 149 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.