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Pearl Watson Elementary School

1300 5TH ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

Ranked 130 of 157 in Louisiana

Top schools in Lake Charles
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Pearl Watson Elementary School

1300 5TH ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

About Pearl Watson Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 22% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
332
Total Students
$56213
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.8%
Black 92%
Two+ Races 1.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
4%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
92%
Two+ Races
1.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 332
53.5%
178 Female
46.5%
154 Male

Student Population

332 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

227 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pearl Watson Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1300 5TH ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

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Phone

(337) 217-4860

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TOP 130 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pearl Watson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM, early dismissal on Wednesdays at 12:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Pearl Watson Elementary School added a new reading corner funded by a local community drive last week.

FAQ

Q1. Who is the current Principal?

Ans. The current Principal is Shaunte Guillory, with Ezola Freeman serving as the Assistant Principal (based on recent school documents).

Q2. Has the school shown recent growth in performance?

Ans. Yes. Pearl Watson Elementary has been recognized by the CPSB for making significant growth. It has recently been noted as one of the top schools in the state for school growth, with over a 13-point improvement in the growth component of the state accountability system.

Q3. Does the school have a uniform or specific dress code?

Ans. Yes, Pearl Watson Elementary follows a mandatory student uniform policy as part of the Calcasieu Parish School Board. The full Student Handbook details specific uniform requirements and prohibited items, such as certain hairstyles (e.g., mohawks) or headwear.

Q4. What extracurricular clubs and activities are offered to students?

Ans. Pearl Watson Elementary offers several clubs focused on academics, leadership, and enrichment:

-4-H Club: Focuses on community involvement and life skills.

-Jr. BETA Club: Recognizes students for academic achievement, character, and leadership (typically for upper elementary grades).

-ROBOTICS: A club focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and critical thinking through building and programming robots.

-Spirit Squad: Focuses on boosting school morale and participation.

-Library Club: A club centered on literacy and supporting the school library.

Q5. Does Pearl Watson Elementary partner with the community?

Ans. Yes. Pearl Watson Elementary participates in the Calcasieu Parish School Board's (CPSB) Partners in Education (PIE) Program.

Goal: The PIE program connects local businesses, organizations, and individuals with the school to provide support, resources, and mentorship.

Support: These partnerships help strengthen the workforce of the future and contribute to the educational success of the students.

Funding: The school also actively uses platforms like DonorsChoose to fund specific classroom projects and supplies requested by teachers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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