W. T. HENNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W. T. Henning Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Sulphur, LA with about 414 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, W. T. Henning Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W. T. Henning Elementary School, located at 774 Henning Drive in Sulphur, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the local Sulphur community.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student growth, often utilizing a mix of traditional classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement to keep students motivated. As part of the Sulphur area's public school infrastructure, W. T. Henning serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing a safe, nurturing, and structured atmosphere. Through its faculty and staff, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that every child has the resources necessary to reach their full potential within a collaborative and inclusive setting.

For more information, contact W. T. Henning Elementary School at (337) 217-4840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

774 Henning Drive
Sulphur, LA 70663
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W. T. HENNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sulphur, LA with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Calcasieu Parish
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
24.91
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 414 students

White
68.6%
Hispanic/Latino
15.9%
Black or African American
9.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.