M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lake Charles, Louisiana 70607 · Calcasieu Parish
#300 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#12075 of 50,301 nationally
About M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lake Charles, in the Calcasieu Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 308 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 300th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 308.
There are 34 schools in Lake Charles; M. J. Kaufman Elementary School ranks 16th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for M. J. Kaufman Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dolby Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 1.5 km away
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students · 2.1 km away
F. K. White Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students · 2.3 km away
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Lake Charles · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
852 students · 2.9 km away
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students · 3.4 km away
Brentwood Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students · 3.8 km away
College Oaks Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 4.0 km away
Henry Heights Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students · 4.0 km away
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,908 students · 4.4 km away
LaGrange High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students · 4.4 km away
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East Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is M. J. Kaufman Elementary School a good school?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 68.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #300 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does M. J. Kaufman Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School ranks #300 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #12075 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend M. J. Kaufman Elementary School?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School had 308 students in 2025.
Is M. J. Kaufman Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near M. J. Kaufman Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of M. J. Kaufman Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.