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Gillis Elementary School

Lake Charles, Louisiana · Grades PreK to 5 · Calcasieu Parish

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About Gillis Elementary School

Gillis Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 650 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Lake Charles. With about 53.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.1 students per teacher. Calcasieu Parish runs 56 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 2 other schools. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Calcasieu Parish.

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School facts

Address	916 Topsy Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Phone	(337) 217-4550
School district	Calcasieu Parish
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	650
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	53.6
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Calcasieu Parish

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 220033001674). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

First Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 8Lake Charles · 4.9 mi Moss Bluff Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lake Charles · 5 mi Sam Houston High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lake Charles · 5.2 mi Moss Bluff Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Charles · 5.2 mi Combre-Fondel Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Lake Charles · 7.6 mi Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lake Charles · 8.2 mi Washington/Marion Magnet High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lake Charles · 8.6 mi Westlake High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Westlake, LA · 8.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gillis Elementary School serve?

Gillis Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Gillis Elementary School?

Gillis Elementary School reported 650 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillis Elementary School?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 650 students and 53.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Gillis Elementary School a public or charter school?

Gillis Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Gillis Elementary School in?

Gillis Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/la/calcasieu-parish/

Where is Gillis Elementary School located?

Gillis Elementary School is at 916 Topsy Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611. The phone number is (337) 217-4550.

How many other schools are near Gillis Elementary School?

There are 2 other schools within 5 miles of Gillis Elementary School in our directory.