Brentwood Elementary School

3825 Brentwood Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brentwood Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving students within the Calcasieu Parish School District. Situated in the Brentwood neighborhood, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages student development and community engagement throughout their formative elementary years.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, Brentwood Elementary often prioritizes the social and emotional growth of its students by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and school-wide events. The faculty and staff strive to maintain a collaborative relationship with local families to enhance student success and promote a sense of pride within the school community. As part of the larger Lake Charles educational landscape, the school continues to work toward meeting district-wide standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student body.

272

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brentwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	6
Black	252
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Black
252 (92.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.6%)
White
6 (2.2%)
Hispanic
6 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)217-4610
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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 22

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brentwood Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brentwood Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	46.7%
Male	145	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)