How do these schools compare?
| Metric | F. K. White Middle School | Oak Park Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Lake Charles, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 614 | 388 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.1% | 80.2% |
| 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 | F. K. White Middle School | Oak Park Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,724 | $17,724 |
| District | Calcasieu Parish | Calcasieu Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | F. K. White Middle School | Oak Park Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.7% | 5.7% |
| African American | 44.3% | 85.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | F. K. White Middle School | Oak Park Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 273:1 | 379:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.9% | 30.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 93 | 160 |
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.