Dolby Elementary School

817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dolby Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving students within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. It serves a diverse student population and acts as a central hub for the local neighborhood, promoting community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state educational standards, with a focus on core subjects like reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Dolby Elementary typically provides various extracurricular activities and programs intended to enrich the student experience, such as arts, physical education, and opportunities for social engagement. By balancing rigorous instruction with a focus on student well-being, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

360

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dolby Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	21
Black	170
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
170 (47.2%)
White
146 (40.6%)
Hispanic
21 (5.8%)
Two or More
21 (5.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)217-4730
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 25

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dolby Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dolby Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	51.7%
Male	174	48.3%

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