DeQuincy Elementary School

Calcasieu Parish
1605 West Fourth Street
DeQuincy, LA 70633
216 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
DeQuincy Elementary School, located at 1605 West Fourth Street in DeQuincy, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic growth and character development for young learners in the local community. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of DeQuincy, often serving as a central hub for families and local stakeholders. Like many schools in the district, DeQuincy Elementary focuses on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also incorporating extracurricular activities to ensure a well-rounded experience. Its commitment to the "Tigers" school spirit and a focused learning environment makes it a key provider of primary education for the children of the surrounding area.
216
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (81.0 %)
  • Black
    25 (11.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
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)217-4650
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 87
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DeQuincy Primary School
Calcasieu Parish
260 Students
304 McNeese Street
DeQuincy, LA 70633 (1.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd