BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brentwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Lake Charles, LA with about 287 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Brentwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brentwood Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving students within the Calcasieu Parish School District. Situated in the Brentwood neighborhood, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages student development and community engagement throughout their formative elementary years.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, Brentwood Elementary often prioritizes the social and emotional growth of its students by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and school-wide events. The faculty and staff strive to maintain a collaborative relationship with local families to enhance student success and promote a sense of pride within the school community. As part of the larger Lake Charles educational landscape, the school continues to work toward meeting district-wide standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Brentwood Elementary School at (337) 217-4610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3825 Brentwood Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
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BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lake Charles, LA with about 287 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Calcasieu Parish
Total Students:
287
Teachers:
20.22
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 287 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.5%
White
4.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.