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Dolby Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
817 Jefferson Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605 · (337) 217-4730 · Part of Calcasieu Parish School District
Students
360
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Dolby Elementary School
- School Grade A: near the top of Louisiana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 13 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 22 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 19.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 40.2%
Location
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817 Jefferson Drive, Lake Charles
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K25
Kindergarten56
Grade 153
Grade 265
Grade 353
Grade 459
Grade 549
Enrollment over time
302’20
336’21
381’22
350’23
360’24
Up 19.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 47%White 41%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.