T. H. WATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

T. H. Watkins Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Lake Charles, LA with about 256 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 15 teachers, T. H. Watkins 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.

T. H. Watkins Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving students within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. Situated in the heart of the city on Seventh Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the surrounding neighborhoods. As part of the Calcasieu Parish district, the school adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to foster an environment conducive to academic growth and social development.

Like many schools in the Lake Charles area, T. H. Watkins has navigated the challenges of regional recovery in recent years, demonstrating a commitment to stability and student support. The school typically emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their students through classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. By balancing core academic subjects with efforts to promote character development, the school aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact T. H. Watkins Elementary School at (337) 217-4590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.