Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Summary:

Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving 87 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, which is ranked 34 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (85.06%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 16% to 93.85% African American students. This stark contrast in academic performance is exemplified by the nearby T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, which consistently achieves proficiency rates above 90% in both subjects.

Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 and 2020-2021 school years. The school's performance on key subgroups, such as African American students, female students, and students with low socioeconomic status, is also significantly lower than the state and district averages. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the student population at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students within the Calcasieu Parish school system.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1400 Opelousas Street
       Lake Charles, LA  70601


(337) 217-4750

District: Calcasieu Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
560th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,557 Help


Students who attend Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
High:    Washington/Marion Magnet High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  103

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.1%
Two or more races:
2.9%
White:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Compare Details Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School ranks worse than 83% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 29th 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 21.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Calcasieu Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (96.1%), two or more races (2.9%), White (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is 10.4, which is the 3rd best among 30 elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is $25,557, which is the highest among 33 elementary schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School 560th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 26.40 574th 725 20.8%
2008 36.24 502nd 743 32.4%
2009 33.43 534th 738 27.6%
2010 17.70 649th 736 11.8%
2011 12.78 708th 766 7.6%
2012 31.54 572nd 764 25.1%
2013 30.96 582nd 772 24.6%
2014 56.65 370th 777 52.4%
2015 27.69 614th 792 22.5%
2016 5.45 719th 742 3.1%
2017 8.70 702nd 739 5.0%
2018 8.11 689th 728 5.4%
2019 8.35 694th 731 5.1%
2021 18.61 597th 729 18.1%
2022 7.65 693rd 727 4.7%
2023 14.48 659th 730 9.7%
2024 21.01 560th 675 17.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.15 318th 333 4.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.42 633rd 682 7.2%
2019 11.43 664th 697 4.7%
2021 22.77 566th 719 21.3%
2022 9.82 684th 724 5.5%
2023 14.25 659th 723 8.9%
2024 26.38 535th 674 20.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.86 649th 684 5.1%
2021 15.70 622nd 705 11.8%
2022 10.40 657th 701 6.3%
2023 14.39 651st 705 7.7%
2024 23.35 523rd 635 17.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.28 261st 281 7.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.61 668th 696 4.0%
2021 19.02 587th 704 16.6%
2022 8.01 678th 712 4.8%
2023 15.50 630th 713 11.6%
2024 21.41 546th 651 16.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.13 478th 547 12.6%
2019 16.88 512th 559 8.4%
2021 24.91 451st 564 20.0%
2022 14.42 514th 562 8.5%
2023 16.99 523rd 570 8.2%
2024 28.59 389th 509 23.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, April 27, 2012

Open Quote Ralph Wilson is one of the most poorly managed schools that I have ever visited.The principal and office staff are constantly late to open up the school, and often times the students, teachers, and parents have to wait outside until staff arrives. The principal is ineffective in her managerial skill and not very cordial. More often than not she is condescending in her attitude towards staff and colleagues.

The greater majority of students come from underpriviledged backgrounds which is unfortunate. However, the principal is oblivious in a need to address these issues or the fact that student behavior is out of control.Leasdership is lacking at this school.Student behavior is off the chart out of control and the teachers are overwhelmed.

I would NEVER recommend this school for anything other than closure or new leadership. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ralph F. Wilson 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 551 551
1990 6 532 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 9 509 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 2 526 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1993 5 502 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 10 498 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1995 3 468 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 3 468 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 5 470 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 5 488 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 1 434 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 2 408 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2001 0 437 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 1 350 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 1 350 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 1 325 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 0 280 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2006 3 257 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2007 2 225 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 1 191 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2009 1 225 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2010 1 267 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 1 224 0 1 0 0 0 0 226
2012 5 237 1 1 0 0 1 0 245
2013 1 219 0 2 1 0 2 0 225
2014 2 188 0 1 0 0 6 0 197
2015 1 188 0 2 0 0 9 0 200
2016 3 185 1 0 0 0 3 0 192
2017 3 193 1 3 0 0 5 0 205
2018 7 205 0 5 0 1 4 0 222
2019 2 191 0 5 0 1 7 0 206
2020 1 158 0 5 1 0 6 0 171
2021 2 135 0 4 1 0 6 0 148
2022 1 80 0 3 1 0 3 0 88
2023 4 74 0 3 0 0 6 0 87
2024 1 99 0 0 0 0 3 0 103

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 Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 551 24.0 22.9 84.9
1990 538 29.0 18.5 90.7
1991 518 34.0 15.2 93.1
1992 528 33.0 16.0 90.7
1993 508 33.0 15.4 94.3
1994 509 34.0 15.0 94.3
1995 474 27.6 17.2 93.2
1996 474 27.6 17.2 93.2
1997 477 30.7 15.5 85.3
1998 495 31.7 15.6 89.7
1999 436 30.7 14.2 92.4
2000 413 30.0 13.8 83.1
2001 439 26.0 16.9 92.3
2002 351 26.0 13.5 91.5
2003 351 26.0 13.5 91.5
2004 328 23.0 14.3 88.7
2005 280 20.0 14.0 87.9
2006 260 18.7 13.9 86.2
2007 229 17.7 12.9 88.6
2008 192 17.8 10.8 93.2
2009 227 20.0 11.4 93.4
2010 268 20.6 12.9 92.2
2011 226 19.2 11.7 96.9
2012 245 20.7 11.8 95.5
2013 225 15.8 14.2 97.3
2014 197 14.8 13.2 98.5
2015 200 14.0 14.2 81.5
2016 192 n/a n/a 83.9
2017 205 21.0 9.7 82.9
2018 222 11.9 18.5 76.6
2019 206 13.7 14.9 90.3
2020 171 10.8 15.7 90.6
2021 148 10.8 13.6 98
2022 88 8.0 11.0 77.3
2023 87 8.9 9.7 93.1
2024 103 9.8 10.4 90.3

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 Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 551 24.0 22.9 84.9
1990 538 29.0 18.5 90.7
1991 518 34.0 15.2 93.1
1992 528 33.0 16.0 90.7
1993 508 33.0 15.4 94.3
1994 509 34.0 15.0 94.3
1995 474 27.6 17.2 93.2
1996 474 27.6 17.2 93.2
1997 477 30.7 15.5 85.3
1998 495 31.7 15.6 89.7
1999 436 30.7 14.2 92.4
2000 413 30.0 13.8 83.1
2001 439 26.0 16.9 92.3
2002 351 26.0 13.5 91.5
2003 351 26.0 13.5 91.5
2004 328 23.0 14.3 88.7
2005 280 20.0 14.0 87.9
2006 260 18.7 13.9 86.2
2007 229 17.7 12.9 88.6
2008 192 17.8 10.8 93.2
2009 227 20.0 11.4 93.4
2010 268 20.6 12.9 92.2
2011 226 19.2 11.7 96.9
2012 245 20.7 11.8 95.5
2013 225 15.8 14.2 97.3
2014 197 14.8 13.2 98.5
2015 200 14.0 14.2 81.5
2016 192 n/a n/a 83.9
2017 205 21.0 9.7 82.9
2018 222 11.9 18.5 76.6
2019 206 13.7 14.9 90.3
2020 171 10.8 15.7 90.6
2021 148 10.8 13.6 98
2022 88 8.0 11.0 77.3
2023 87 8.9 9.7 93.1
2024 103 9.8 10.4 90.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,627
2018 $12,232
2019 $13,808
2020 $16,715
2021 $19,155
2022 $25,557

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 694th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 659th of 730 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School)3817
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)7373
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School)4047
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)7575
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School)3534
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)7471
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School)4947
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)8076
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School)2634
 8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5559
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School)2327
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)6972
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School)4750
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)7678
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School)3132
 1%
   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 Students20687
 57.8%
African American19174
 61.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White24
 100%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.3%93.1%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.0% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Students who attend Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
High : Washington/Marion Magnet High School

Students at Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School are 96% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School.


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