Lake Charles Charter Academy vs T. H. Watkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Lake Charles · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
951 students
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
165 students
| Measure | Lake Charles Charter Academy Lake Charles, Louisiana | T. H. Watkins Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 697 | #412 of 697 |
| National rank | #19725 of 50,301 | #17622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 951 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T. H. Watkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 57.8).
- •T. H. Watkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 90.9%).
- •T. H. Watkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.4).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy is the larger school with 951 students compared with 165.
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy is a charter school while T. H. Watkins Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Charles Charter Academy better than T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), T. H. Watkins Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 57.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake Charles Charter Academy and T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Charles Charter Academy: 951. T. H. Watkins Elementary School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Charles Charter Academy and T. H. Watkins Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Lake Charles Charter Academy is 446th of 697 and T. H. Watkins Elementary School is 412th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).