Excellent
#34 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 3% in state
Grand Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Cameron Parish · Lake Charles, LA
A Cameron Parish elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1039 Hwy 384, Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Math 46% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Lake Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grand Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Charles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,427
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Cameron Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackberry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 210 | Compare → |
| Johnson Bayou High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 80 | Compare → |
| South Cameron High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cameron Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Lake Elementary is listed in Cameron Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Lake Elementary
Grand Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Cameron Parish, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Lake Elementary
What grades does Grand Lake Elementary serve?
Grand Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Grand Lake Elementary?
Grand Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Lake Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Lake Elementary rank in LA?
Grand Lake Elementary ranks #34 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Grand Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grand Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Lake Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Grand Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Grand Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grand Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Lake Elementary?
43.3% of students at Grand Lake Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cameron Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (337) 905-2231
- Area population (ZIP 70607)
- 28,285
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70607; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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