Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gillis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gillis Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lake Charles, LA, covering an area of approximately 43.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gillis Elementary School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Gillis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gillis Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#578 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Broncos
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gillis Elementary School's ranking?
Gillis Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Gillis Elementary School often compared to?
Gillis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moss Bluff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Gillis Elementary School?
650 students attend Gillis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gillis Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gillis Elementary School?
Gillis Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gillis Elementary School offer ?
Gillis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gillis Elementary School part of?
Gillis Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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