Prien Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Prien Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving 671 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, which is ranked 34 out of 122 districts in the state.

Prien Lake Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, with students outperforming the district and state averages in LEAP assessments for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. In the 2023-2024 school year, over 90% of Prien Lake's 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were proficient or better in Math and ELA, significantly higher than the surrounding Henry Heights Elementary, St. John Elementary, and other nearby schools. The school's diverse student population, including strong performance among English Language Learners and Special Education students, reflects an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Prien Lake Elementary has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, demonstrating its ability to consistently deliver outstanding academic results and adapt to a changing educational landscape. When compared to the Calcasieu Parish district and the state of Louisiana, Prien Lake Elementary stands out as an exceptional institution, providing a high-quality education that exceeds the performance of its peers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3741 Nelson Road
       Lake Charles, LA  70605


(337) 217-4910

District: Calcasieu Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,458 Help


Students who attend Prien Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    S. J. Welsh Middle School
High:    Alfred M. Barbe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  671

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.6%
African American:
24.6%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Compare Details Prien Lake Elementary School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3rd among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.6%), African American (24.6%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prien Lake Elementary School is 15.9. 19 elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prien Lake Elementary School is $14,458. 21 elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prien Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prien Lake Elementary School 18th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Prien Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Calcasieu Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Calcasieu Parish 34th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prien Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 88.85 46th 725 93.7%
2008 87.41 55th 743 92.6%
2009 86.32 61st 738 91.7%
2010 88.21 51st 736 93.1%
2011 91.83 26th 766 96.6%
2012 89.70 35th 764 95.4%
2013 89.32 37th 772 95.2%
2014 89.92 31st 777 96.0%
2015 91.44 27th 792 96.6%
2016 90.35 29th 742 96.1%
2017 86.65 58th 739 92.2%
2018 86.90 37th 728 94.9%
2019 88.78 61st 731 91.7%
2021 88.83 64th 729 91.2%
2022 91.63 38th 727 94.8%
2023 94.70 24th 730 96.7%
2024 94.63 18th 675 97.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.66 1st 90 98.9%
2023 99.88 1st 97 99.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.13 72nd 333 78.4%
2022 91.40 14th 307 95.4%
2023 92.92 13th 296 95.6%
2024 96.41 4th 208 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.15 44th 682 93.5%
2019 83.95 76th 697 89.1%
2021 86.31 60th 719 91.7%
2022 85.75 62nd 724 91.4%
2023 94.03 26th 723 96.4%
2024 94.68 27th 674 96.0%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.06 63rd 684 90.8%
2021 88.96 50th 705 92.9%
2022 89.59 47th 701 93.3%
2023 92.74 32nd 705 95.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.62 44th 281 84.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.19 70th 696 89.9%
2021 85.81 71st 704 89.9%
2022 90.48 40th 712 94.4%
2023 94.54 23rd 713 96.8%
2024 93.72 20th 651 96.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.55 2nd 16 87.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.47 59th 547 89.2%
2019 80.72 83rd 559 85.2%
2021 77.71 84th 564 85.1%
2022 84.23 60th 562 89.3%
2023 93.02 27th 570 95.3%
2024 89.45 37th 509 92.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.69 1st 168 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at Prien Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.66 23rd 516 95.5%
2019 84.15 40th 517 92.3%
2021 87.63 44th 522 91.6%
2022 88.75 28th 517 94.6%
2023 91.63 25th 518 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a parent
Friday, November 2, 2012

Open Quote I have experienced a first hand encounter with the school. I truly feel that Prien Lake Elem. is a great school, and their criteria is aswesome. Of course every shcool has flaws, but the major flaw that I had to experiences was with the principal. I find her to be very rude, and she sets a bad example for the children. She's not polite because she only greets certain children. She needs to lead more by example!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prien Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 490 490
1990 516 49 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1991 555 52 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1992 556 33 11 0 2 n/a n/a 0 602
1993 575 31 9 0 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 607 34 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1995 571 32 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1996 571 32 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1997 552 34 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1998 544 27 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 524 25 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2000 508 28 15 2 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 532 34 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2002 502 70 14 5 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 502 70 14 5 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 476 91 18 7 3 n/a n/a 0 595
2005 473 111 19 5 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2006 453 121 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 449 121 27 6 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2008 398 153 31 9 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2009 365 160 24 7 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2010 362 157 18 7 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2011 353 131 17 7 1 0 3 0 512
2012 374 124 18 17 1 0 4 0 538
2013 407 145 23 16 2 0 19 0 612
2014 400 141 20 19 2 0 18 0 600
2015 409 142 18 26 2 0 20 0 617
2016 412 171 24 32 2 0 23 0 664
2017 432 181 24 33 2 0 19 0 691
2018 414 215 52 48 0 1 30 0 760
2019 412 240 49 58 1 0 41 0 801
2020 414 240 37 64 1 0 33 0 789
2021 318 213 29 66 0 0 28 0 654
2022 359 164 27 45 0 0 27 0 622
2023 393 165 33 48 1 1 30 0 671

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prien Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 490 21.5 22.7 10.6
1990 574 34.0 16.8 12.9
1991 614 36.0 17.0 13.2
1992 602 39.0 15.4 13.1
1993 617 40.0 15.4 11.2
1994 654 40.0 16.3 9.6
1995 620 35.0 17.7 9.5
1996 620 35.0 17.7 9.5
1997 603 38.0 15.9 8.3
1998 587 39.0 15.1 9.4
1999 562 39.0 14.4 10.7
2000 555 39.0 14.2 12.1
2001 585 39.0 15.0 15.7
2002 593 40.0 14.8 21.1
2003 593 40.0 14.8 21.1
2004 595 42.0 14.2 26.4
2005 609 40.0 15.2 27.8
2006 601 41.0 14.7 30.1
2007 604 40.8 14.8 32.9
2008 593 41.9 14.2 35.4
2009 557 40.0 13.9 36.4
2010 546 41.3 13.2 34.6
2011 512 41.6 12.2 38.1
2012 538 41.4 12.9 36.8
2013 612 43.9 13.9 36.4
2014 600 45.1 13.2 31.7
2015 617 43.0 14.3 34.5
2016 664 56.0 11.8 36.3
2017 691 52.3 13.1 30.4
2018 760 43.2 17.5 34.2
2019 801 47.6 16.8 36.2
2020 789 45.6 17.2 38.5
2021 654 42.8 15.2 44.3
2022 622 44.9 13.8 20.1
2023 671 42.1 15.9 43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prien Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 490 21.5 22.7 10.6
1990 574 34.0 16.8 12.9
1991 614 36.0 17.0 13.2
1992 602 39.0 15.4 13.1
1993 617 40.0 15.4 11.2
1994 654 40.0 16.3 9.6
1995 620 35.0 17.7 9.5
1996 620 35.0 17.7 9.5
1997 603 38.0 15.9 8.3
1998 587 39.0 15.1 9.4
1999 562 39.0 14.4 10.7
2000 555 39.0 14.2 12.1
2001 585 39.0 15.0 15.7
2002 593 40.0 14.8 21.1
2003 593 40.0 14.8 21.1
2004 595 42.0 14.2 26.4
2005 609 40.0 15.2 27.8
2006 601 41.0 14.7 30.1
2007 604 40.8 14.8 32.9
2008 593 41.9 14.2 35.4
2009 557 40.0 13.9 36.4
2010 546 41.3 13.2 34.6
2011 512 41.6 12.2 38.1
2012 538 41.4 12.9 36.8
2013 612 43.9 13.9 36.4
2014 600 45.1 13.2 31.7
2015 617 43.0 14.3 34.5
2016 664 56.0 11.8 36.3
2017 691 52.3 13.1 30.4
2018 760 43.2 17.5 34.2
2019 801 47.6 16.8 36.2
2020 789 45.6 17.2 38.5
2021 654 42.8 15.2 44.3
2022 622 44.9 13.8 20.1
2023 671 42.1 15.9 43.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prien Lake Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,143
2018 $10,571
2019 $10,777
2020 $11,321
2021 $12,933
2022 $14,458

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prien Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 61st of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 730 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prien Lake Elementary School)8584
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)7569
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7059
 11%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Prien Lake Elementary School)6566
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)4848
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prien Lake Elementary School)9095
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)7469
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6960
 9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prien Lake Elementary School)94100
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)8076
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Prien Lake Elementary School)7786
 9%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5559
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prien Lake Elementary School)9093
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)6972
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prien Lake Elementary School)8792
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)7675
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Prien Lake Elementary School)7387
 14%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5854
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students801671
 16.2%
African American240165
 31.3%
American Indian11
Asian4933
 32.7%
Hispanic5848
 17.2%
Pacific Islander01
White412393
 4.6%
Two or More Races4130
 26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%43.8%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Prien Lake Elementary School

Students at Prien Lake Elementary School are 59% White, 25% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Prien Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : S. J. Welsh Middle School
High : Alfred M. Barbe High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 671 students attended Prien Lake Elementary School.

Yes! Prien Lake Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.


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