College Oaks Elementary School

College Oaks Elementary School enrolls 283 students in PreK-5 with a rich ethnic diversity: 67% Black, 23% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, and 1% Asian and Hawaiian students. Located at 3618 Ernest Street in Lake Charles, the school maintains an impressive student-teacher ratio of 12:1—lower than Louisiana's state average—ensuring personalized instruction and meaningful teacher-student relationships. This commitment to smaller class sizes provides individual attention critical for supporting the school's economically diverse population, where 52-78% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch.

College Oaks Elementary offers a Gifted & Talented program to identify and nurture advanced learners within its community. While the school's current math (10-14%) and reading proficiency (30-34%) rates fall below state averages, the school is part of Calcasieu Parish's comprehensive support network working to improve outcomes through targeted interventions and community partnerships. For families in the Lake Charles area seeking a school with strong teacher-to-student connections, diverse student population, and commitment to equitable education, College Oaks Elementary represents a community-focused educational option dedicated to serving all learners.