Oak Park Elementary School

2001 18th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Park Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving students within the Calcasieu Parish School District. Situated on 18th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing foundational education for young learners. As part of a larger district, Oak Park focuses on a comprehensive curriculum designed to support student growth in core academic areas while fostering a supportive social environment.

The school is known for its efforts to maintain an engaging and structured learning atmosphere for its diverse student body. Like many schools in the Lake Charles area, Oak Park has demonstrated resilience and dedication in navigating the evolving educational landscape, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of character. With a focus on early childhood and elementary development, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the 70601 area, striving to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

246

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	4
Black	224
Two or More	7

Black
224 (91.1 %)
White
11 (4.5 %)
Two or More
7 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.6 %)

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)217-4850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oak Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oak Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	48.8%
Male	126	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)