Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children serves 26 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children's student population of 26 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
54%
41%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children?
26 students attend Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children?
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children offer ?
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children part of?
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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