Pearl Watson Elementary School

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pearl Watson Elementary School, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public educational institution serving students within the Calcasieu Parish School Board district. Situated on 5th Street, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children in the local community. As part of a larger district, the school works to balance core curriculum standards with a supportive environment aimed at fostering student development during their early formative years.

The school is an integral part of the Lake Charles neighborhood landscape, functioning not only as a place of learning but also as a community hub for local families. Like many schools in the region, Pearl Watson Elementary emphasizes the importance of academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse educational needs of the students in the 70601 area.

325

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearl Watson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	6
Black	299
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
299 (92.0 %)
White
13 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4860
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pearl Watson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pearl Watson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	53.5%
Male	151	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)