- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Charles, LA
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220033001506
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033001506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School grew from 87 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 220033001506 · Lake Charles, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 11.5:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School grew from 87 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 92
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
92 students
What this shows Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School compares
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 45% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 95.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Charles
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School has 92 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
90.8% of students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is African American at 95.7% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Charles, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.