Henry Heights Elementary School

3600 Louisiana Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henry Heights Elementary School, located at 3600 Louisiana Avenue in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its student body, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners in the local community. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, Henry Heights aims to provide children with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development required for future academic success.

Beyond core academics, Henry Heights Elementary plays a vital role in the Lake Charles neighborhood by acting as a center for community engagement and student development. The school typically focuses on implementing district-wide curricula while integrating extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity, character building, and physical health. Through the collaboration of dedicated faculty, staff, and involved families, Henry Heights strives to ensure that every student is well-prepared to transition into the middle school level with confidence.

315

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	14
Black	238
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Black
238 (75.6%)
White
44 (14.0%)
Two or More
15 (4.8%)
Hispanic
14 (4.4%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4620
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Henry Heights Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Henry Heights Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	52.4%
Male	150	47.6%

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