Grand Lake Elementary

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Grand Lake Elementary ranks 78 th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grand Lake Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving 334 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. This high-performing school is part of the Calcasieu Parish School District, which is ranked 13th out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grand Lake Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, with 79% of its students proficient or better in Mathematics and 89% proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) on the LEAP assessments. This is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's predominantly white student population (84.73%) and relatively low student-teacher ratio (11.1 to 13.5) may contribute to its academic success. Despite variations in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Grand Lake Elementary's performance remains strong, indicating its ability to effectively support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Grand Lake Elementary outperforms many in the Calcasieu Parish School District, particularly in Mathematics and ELA. For example, in 2023-2024, Grand Lake Elementary's Mathematics proficiency rate of 79% was significantly higher than the 36% proficiency rate at Fairview Elementary School. The school's performance is also strong across various student subgroups, and it has demonstrated exceptional support for its homeless student population, ranking among the top in the state for this subgroup.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1039 Hwy 384
Lake Charles, LA 70607

(337) 905-2231

District: Cameron Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Lake Elementary ranks better than 88.4% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Lake Elementary is 13.5. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Lake Elementary 78^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Grand Lake Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Cameron Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Cameron Parish 13^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grand Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grand Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	84.90	99^th	729	86.4%
2022	74.14	187^th	727	74.3%
2023	82.79	107^th	730	85.3%
2024	86.77	78^th	675	88.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grand Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.51	40^th	306	86.9%
2022	69.53	76^th	307	75.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	90.55	35^th	719	95.1%
2022	76.19	135^th	724	81.4%
2023	80.15	105^th	723	85.5%
2024	79.95	108^th	674	84.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Grand Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.69	1^st	19	94.7%
2022	82.02	5^th	26	80.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Grand Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	85.30	79^th	705	88.8%
2022	69.82	203^rd	701	71.0%
2023	75.08	163^rd	705	76.9%
2024	80.97	108^th	635	83.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Grand Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	85.09	82^nd	704	88.4%
2022	75.33	171^st	712	76.0%
2023	85.89	80^th	713	88.8%
2024	85.93	76^th	651	88.3%

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Rank History for White students at Grand Lake Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	78.94	88^th	522	83.1%
2022	61.77	205^th	517	60.3%
2023	70.23	133^rd	518	74.3%
2024	75.42	97^th	434	77.6%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Grand Lake Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	299	4	41	2	11	357
2022	289	4	38	0	9	340
2023	283	4	33	2	12	334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	357	29.9	11.9	58.5
2022	340	30.4	11.1	88.8
2023	334	24.7	13.5	44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Lake Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	357	29.9	11.9	58.5
2022	340	30.4	11.1	88.8
2023	334	24.7	13.5	44.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Lake Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$32,083

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)							LEAP English Language Arts (2024)							LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	Total
Grand Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1039 Hwy 384	Lake Charles	70607	Calcasieu Parish	Cameron Parish	No	No	No	(n/a)	(337) 905-2231	334	25	13.5	44.6%	283 (84.7%)	4 (1.2%)	33 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	86.8	78^th of 675 public elementary schools	88.4%		82.8	107^th of 730 public elementary schools	85.3%	29	78.0	78.0	76.0	83.0			79.0	84.0	88.0	93.0	89.0			89.0
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Tekel Road	Lake Charles	70607	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4740	294	18	16.5	78.9%	114 (38.8%)	133 (45.2%)	27 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.4%)	50.6	361^st of 675 public elementary schools	46.5%		54.4	356^th of 730 public elementary schools	51.2%	5	51.0	74.0	48.0				59.0	66.0	68.0					69.0			$17,599
St. John Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5566 Elliott Road	Lake Charles	70605	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4870	654	38	17.2	63.8%	366 (56.0%)	182 (27.8%)	60 (9.2%)	20 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.4%)	79.1	140^th of 675 public elementary schools	79.3%		70.9	215^th of 730 public elementary schools	70.5%	75		79.0	68.0				74.0	85.0	78.0					82.0			$14,153
Dolby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	817 Jefferson Drive	Lake Charles	70605	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4730	381	24	15.7	64.0%	182 (47.8%)	148 (38.8%)	23 (6.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.3%)	72.6	194^th of 675 public elementary schools	71.3%		82.3	116^th of 730 public elementary schools	84.1%	78	75.0	69.0	64.0				70.0	74.0	83.0					81.0			$16,339
A. A. Nelson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Country Club Road	Lake Charles	70605	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4790	741	44	16.9	55.1%	350 (47.2%)	202 (27.3%)	44 (5.9%)	101 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.4%)	85	94^th of 675 public elementary schools	86.1%		90.4	57^th of 730 public elementary schools	92.2%	37	85.0							82.0	80.0					85.0			$13,523
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1700 East McNeese Street	Lake Charles	70607	Calcasieu Parish	Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(337) 475-7910	741	43	17.1	41.3%	29 (3.9%)	559 (75.4%)	124 (16.7%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.0%)	16.9	586^th of 675 public elementary schools	13.2%		15.4	649^th of 730 public elementary schools	11.1%	63	45.0	40.0	23.0	36.0	42.0	32.0	36.0	46.0	35.0	48.0	62.0	62.0	60.0	52.0	100.0	100.0	$15,059
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3955 Gerstner Mem. Drive	Lake Charles	70607	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4490	558	37	15.0	54.5%	44 (7.9%)	164 (29.4%)	338 (60.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	15.3	597^th of 675 public elementary schools	11.6%		11.5	676^th of 730 public elementary schools	7.4%	79	61.0	24.0					36.0	43.0	30.0	35.0				36.0			$15,778
Lake Charles Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3160 Power Center Parkway	Lake Charles	70607	Calcasieu Parish	Lake Charles Charter Academy Foundation Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(337) 475-7900	989	57	17.2	81.8%	39 (3.9%)	833 (84.2%)	80 (8.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.1%)	44.2	402^nd of 675 public elementary schools	40.4%		48.8	395^th of 730 public elementary schools	45.9%	7	55.0	53.0	43.0	56.0	59.0	42.0	52.0	51.0	61.0	75.0	75.0	69.0	73.0	67.0	96.0	89.0	$15,114
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3825 Brentwood Avenue	Lake Charles	70607	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4610	274	18	15.1	88.7%	11 (4.0%)	244 (89.1%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	47.6	378^th of 675 public elementary schools	44.0%		42.9	440^th of 730 public elementary schools	39.7%	62	52.0	52.0	37.0				46.0	63.0	80.0	76.0				73.0			$19,426
Henry Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 Louisiana Avenue	Lake Charles	70607	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4620	286	23	12.5	75.5%	56 (19.6%)	193 (67.5%)	19 (6.6%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	21.2	559^th of 675 public elementary schools	17.2%		34.6	486^th of 730 public elementary schools	33.4%	73	45.0	48.0	29.0				40.0	55.0	42.0	55.0				51.0			$19,862

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Lake Elementary

Is Grand Lake Elementary a good school?

Grand Lake Elementary ranks 78^th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Grand Lake Elementary?

Students at Grand Lake Elementary are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Grand Lake Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Grand Lake Elementary.

What district is Grand Lake Elementary in?

Cameron Parish

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