What grades does Gillis Elementary School serve?

Gillis Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Lake Charles area.

Where is Gillis Elementary School located?

Gillis Elementary School is a rural school in Lake Charles, LA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillis Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gillis Elementary School is 12.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Lake Charles, LA?

Schools in Lake Charles include Gillis Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Lake Charles area.

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Primary|Lake Charles, Louisiana|Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, LA 70611

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

689

Student:Teacher

12.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

Calcasieu Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

55.0%

Phone

(337)217-4550

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40%

50th percentile in LA

Math Proficiency

35%

65th percentile in LA

Chronic Absenteeism

6.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

12 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3:1

Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

700

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

48.69

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.25

Social Workers

0.07

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,724

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,538

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,364

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 30%State 23%Local 47%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$197,009

+4.3% 1yr-10.0% 5yr

Lake Charles, LA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Uninsured residents

11.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,147

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,531

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,672 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

915 (20%)

Intellectual Disability

424 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

380 (8%)

Autism

311 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

90 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

650

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gillis Elementary School

Gillis Elementary School currently enrolls 689 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.

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