JESSIE D. CLIFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jessie D. Clifton 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 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 25 teachers, Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving students within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. Situated in the heart of the city, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on primary education and the development of core academic skills. Like many schools in the district, it strives to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, literacy, and social-emotional development during these critical early years of schooling.

As part of the Calcasieu Parish system, the school is integrated into a broader network of resources and educational standards designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. The campus on N. Prater St. reflects the district’s commitment to neighborhood-based education, providing essential services to families in the Lake Charles area. Parents and guardians often look to the school as a hub for community engagement, where faculty and staff work to balance state-mandated curriculum requirements with the specific needs of their diverse student body.

For more information, contact Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School at (337) 217-4420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.