Cameron Parish

District Overview
Headquartered at 510 Marshall Street in Cameron, Louisiana, the Cameron Parish school district serves as an essential educational cornerstone for its surrounding rural community in the greater Lake Charles metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district manages five fully operational schools that deliver comprehensive academic instruction from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. With a total enrollment of 1,120 students across all grade levels, the district offers a close-knit learning environment where children progress seamlessly from early childhood education to high school graduation.

To support its student body, Cameron Parish maintains a robust professional team comprising approximately 509 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional leadership is central to the district's operations, anchored by more than 281 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and supported by nearly 34 instructional aides, allowing for an exceptionally favorable student-to-educator context. An additional workforce of roughly 194 support staff ensures smooth day-to-day operations, facilities care, and student services. For families, students, and educational researchers alike, Cameron Parish stands out as a well-resourced rural school district dedicated to nurturing academic growth and community stability across southwest Louisiana.
5
Total Schools
1,120
Total Students
281.1
Full-Time Teachers
4.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cameron Parish
Demographic Student Count
White992
Hispanic86
Black14
Two or More26
American Indian2
  • White
    992 (88.6%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    26 (2.3%)
  • Black
    14 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Cameron Parish
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,120*
Teachers (FTE):281.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.0
Schools in Cameron Parish
Found 5 Schools