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M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Lake Charles, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 5 · Calcasieu Parish
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About M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Enrollment was 308 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Lake Charles. There are about 10.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.6 teachers in all). It is one of 56 schools in Calcasieu Parish. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Calcasieu Parish. Families comparing options will find 25 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 301 Tekel Road, Lake Charles, LA 70607 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (337) 217-4740 |
| School district | Calcasieu Parish |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 308 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 30.6 |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, midsize, Calcasieu Parish |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 220033000240). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Dolby Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 0.9 miA. A. Nelson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 1.3 miF. K. White Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lake Charles · 1.4 miSouthwest Louisiana Charter AcademyCharter · Grades PreK to 8Lake Charles · 1.8 miCovenant Grace AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Lake Charles · 2.1 miS. J. Welsh Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lake Charles · 2.1 miOur Lady Queen of Heaven SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Lake Charles · 2.2 miBrentwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 2.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does M. J. Kaufman Elementary School serve?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend M. J. Kaufman Elementary School?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School reported 308 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. J. Kaufman Elementary School?
About 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 308 students and 30.6 teachers in federal data.
Is M. J. Kaufman Elementary School a public or charter school?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is M. J. Kaufman Elementary School in?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/la/calcasieu-parish/
Where is M. J. Kaufman Elementary School located?
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is at 301 Tekel Road, Lake Charles, LA 70607. The phone number is (337) 217-4740.
How many other schools are near M. J. Kaufman Elementary School?
There are 25 other schools within 5 miles of M. J. Kaufman Elementary School in our directory.
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