E. K. KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

E. K. Key Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Sulphur, LA with about 469 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 27 teachers, E. K. Key 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.

E. K. Key Elementary School, located at 1201 E. Burton Street in Sulphur, Louisiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond its academic focus, E. K. Key Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that values the social and emotional development of every child. The school actively works to build partnerships with families and the local Sulphur community to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive. With a faculty dedicated to instructional excellence, the school strives to provide a stable, engaging, and inclusive educational experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact E. K. Key Elementary School at (337) 217-4660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.