DEQUINCY PRIMARY SCHOOL

DeQuincy Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in DeQuincy, LA with about 351 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 19 teachers, DeQuincy Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

DeQuincy Primary School, located at 304 McNeese Street in DeQuincy, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish School Board district. Catering to the community’s youngest learners, the school is dedicated to establishing a supportive and structured academic environment. Its mission focuses on fostering early childhood development through a curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills, preparing students for a successful transition into upper-level elementary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of DeQuincy, prioritizing a nurturing culture where teachers and staff emphasize student engagement and personal growth. By providing a safe and focused setting, DeQuincy Primary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students. As part of a larger district committed to academic excellence, the school serves as a vital community hub, working closely with families to ensure that every child receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive during their formative years.

For more information, contact DeQuincy Primary School at (337) 217-4650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

304 McNeese Street
DeQuincy, LA 70633
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DEQUINCY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DeQuincy, LA with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Calcasieu Parish
Total Students:
351
Teachers:
19.74
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

* 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 351 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DEQUINCY PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.9%
Black or African American
18.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%

Female
56.1%
Male
43.9%

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.