Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children

Serving 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children's student population of 21 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
21 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
67%
42%
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White
33%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children?
21 students attend Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children students are Black, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children?
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children offer ?
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children part of?
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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