GILLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gillis 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 813 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, Gillis 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.

Gillis Elementary School, located at 916 Topsy Road in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish School Board district. Situated in a suburban/rural setting on the outskirts of Lake Charles, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education for students in the surrounding community. It is known for maintaining a traditional elementary school environment that prioritizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive social atmosphere for young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the Gillis community, often acting as a focal point for local families and extracurricular involvement. Like other schools in the district, Gillis Elementary emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, supported by state-mandated curriculum standards. By offering a balanced approach to student growth, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong communication between educators, parents, and the broader community.

For more information, contact Gillis Elementary School at (337) 217-4550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.