Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E. K. Key Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. K. Key Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
E. K. Key Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
E. K. Key Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. K. Key Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
70%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. K. Key Elementary School's ranking?
E. K. Key Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are E. K. Key Elementary School often compared to?
E. K. Key Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frasch Elementary School, St. John Elementary School, Prien Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend E. K. Key Elementary School?
552 students attend E. K. Key Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of E. K. Key Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. K. Key Elementary School?
E. K. Key Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. K. Key Elementary School offer ?
E. K. Key Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E. K. Key Elementary School part of?
E. K. Key Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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