John J. Johnson II Elementary School

500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601

131 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

John J. Johnson II Elementary School, located at 500 Malcolm Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a culture of academic growth and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as an essential community hub in the Lake Charles area. It frequently engages families and local stakeholders through various school activities, extracurricular programs, and parent-teacher initiatives designed to enhance the overall student experience. The school’s staff is committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, ensuring that the institution remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of the local district.

131

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J. Johnson II Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Black	118
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
118 (90.1%)
White
6 (4.6%)
Two or More
6 (4.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

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)217-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John J. Johnson II Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John J. Johnson II Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	67	51.1%
Male	64	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)