C
Below Average
51/100

Oak Park Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2001 18th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
C
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
264
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%38/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 34th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−17 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−21 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black47%42%reading -14 pts, math -14 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading -20 pts, math -21 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2001 18th Street
City Lake Charles
ZIP Code 70601
District 2200330
NCES School ID 220033000256
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70601

Understanding the community around Oak Park Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,385
Per Capita Income $33,481
Poverty Rate 19.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%
High School or Higher 85.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,700
Median Rent $865
Owner-Occupied 56.1%
Renter-Occupied 43.9%
View full data for ZIP 70601 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Oak Park Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 92.1%
White 4.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
Two or More Races 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 264
Teachers (FTE) 23.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has 264 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Oak Park Elementary School serve?
Oak Park Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Oak Park Elementary School receive per student?
Oak Park Elementary School receives $22,016 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Oak Park Elementary School in 70601 ▼
Avg Home Value
$103,062
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,056
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
43.9%

Other Schools in 70601

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026