Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children serves 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children's student population of 19 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children is 0.39, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
74%
42%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children?
19 students attend Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children students are Black, and 26% 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 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children offer ?
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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