Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T. H. Watkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. H. Watkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
T. H. Watkins Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
We are "PAWS"itive and bright!
School Rankings
T. H. Watkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. H. Watkins Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
89%
42%
White
4%
41%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. H. Watkins Elementary School's ranking?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
165 students attend T. H. Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of T. H. Watkins Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does T. H. Watkins Elementary School offer ?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T. H. Watkins Elementary School part of?
T. H. Watkins Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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