Western Heights Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Westlake, LA Grades 03–05 Suburb: Midsize Lake Charles, LA SchoolScore™ C (69.6)
  • 343 Students
  • 23.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • 03–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (337)217-4930 Phone
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Western Heights Elementary School
Westlake, LA 70669
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ C (69.6)
343
Students
23.5
Teachers
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
(337)217-4930
Phone

Western Heights Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Westlake, LOUISIANA, operated by the Calcasieu Parish school district. It serves grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 343 students enrolled; a 14.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize 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 Elementary School Average
Enrollment
343.0
State avg: 457.0
▼ 25% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.61:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
56.6%
State avg: 71.8%
▼ 21% better
School Details
School Name
Western Heights Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220033000277
State School ID
LA-010-010063
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
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
1100 Elizabeth Street
City
Westlake
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70669
County
Calcasieu Parish
Metro Area
Lake Charles, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
2203
State Leg. Upper
22027
State Leg. Lower
22035
Latitude
30.25434
Longitude
-93.26802
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
343
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.5
Teachers FTE
📐
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 194 56.6%
Not Applicable 159 46.4%
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
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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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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Western Heights Elementary School

1
Westlake High School
Westlake · High
0.5 mi
2
Westwood Elementary School
Westlake · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
S. P. Arnett Middle School
Westlake · Middle
1.2 mi
4
Maplewood Middle School
Sulphur · Middle
3.6 mi
5
Maplewood Elementary
Sulphur · Elementary
3.6 mi
6
Barbe Elementary School
Lake Charles · Elementary
4.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Western Heights Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Western Heights Elementary School?
343 students are enrolled at Western Heights Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Western Heights Elementary School have?
Western Heights Elementary School has 23.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Western Heights Elementary School serve?
Western Heights Elementary School serves grades 03 through 05.
Is Western Heights Elementary School a charter school?
Western Heights Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Western Heights Elementary School located in?
Western Heights Elementary School is located in the Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Western Heights Elementary School belong to?
Western Heights Elementary School is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district.
How much does Calcasieu Parish spend per student?
The Calcasieu Parish district spends approximately $1,678,635,569 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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