Barbe Elementary School

179 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barbe Elementary School, located at 400 Penn Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school is deeply integrated into the Lake Charles community, reflecting the values and spirit of the area. Barbe Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere where parental involvement and partnerships are encouraged to enhance the student experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that challenges students to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

179

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barbe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	9
Black	147
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
147 (82.1%)
White
16 (8.9%)
Hispanic
9 (5.0%)
Two or More
3 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barbe Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barbe Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	80	44.7%
Male	99	55.3%

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