DeQuincy Primary School

Calcasieu Parish
304 McNeese Street
DeQuincy, LA 70633
260 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
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.
260
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    205 (78.8 %)
  • Black
    38 (14.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Calcasieu Parish
Phone: (337)217-4655
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 79
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 66
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DeQuincy Elementary School
Calcasieu Parish
216 Students
1605 West Fourth Street
DeQuincy, LA 70633 (1.9 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th