S. J. Welsh Middle School
- 1,011 Students
- 90.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 11.2:1 Student:Teacher
- 06–08 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (337)217-4410 Phone
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S. J. Welsh Middle School
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ B (75)
1,011
Students
90.0
Teachers
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
(337)217-4410
Phone
S. J. Welsh Middle School is a public school administered by the Calcasieu Parish district in Lake Charles, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.
Key statistics: 1,011 students enrolled; a 11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Louisiana Middle School Average
Enrollment
1,011.0
State avg: 441.0
▲ 129% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.23:1
State avg: 41.2:1
▼ 73% better
Free Lunch %
47.3%
State avg: 68.7%
▼ 31% better
School Details
School Name
S. J. Welsh Middle School
NCESSCH ID
220033000276
State School ID
LA-010-010062
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1500 W McNeese
City
Lake Charles
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70605
County
Calcasieu Parish
Metro Area
Lake Charles, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
2203
State Leg. Upper
22025
State Leg. Lower
22036
Latitude
30.17695
Longitude
-93.24382
Grades Offered
6th
7th
8th
1,011
Total Students
90.0
Teachers FTE
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
90.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 90.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 478 | 47.3% |
| Not Applicable | 385 | 38.1% |
District Info
District Name
Calcasieu Parish
LEAID
2200330
State LEA ID
LA-010
Phone
(337)217-4000
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lake Charles
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$601,219K
Federal Revenue
$181,744K
State Revenue
$137,177K
Local Revenue
$282,298K
Total Expenditure
$575,772K
Instruction Exp.
$252,067K
Support Services
$253,441K
Other Current Exp.
$17,756K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about S. J. Welsh Middle School, answered using official NCES data.