Grand Lake Elementary School

1039 Hwy 384
Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Top 20%
Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grand Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grand Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Grand Lake Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Grand Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Lake Elementary School is 0.27, 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
This School
State Level (LA)
#242 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
40-44%
29%
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
1%
42%
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White
85%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Grand Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
2%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Lake Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Grand Lake Elementary School?
340 students attend Grand Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Grand Lake Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Lake Elementary School?
Grand Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Lake Elementary School offer ?
Grand Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grand Lake Elementary School part of?
Grand Lake Elementary School is part of Cameron Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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