Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School

Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School at 100 N Prater Street in Lake Charles features both traditional elementary grades and a dedicated Clifton Early Learning Center, serving students from Pre-K through grade 5. The early learning center enrolls 157 Pre-K students with an exceptional student-to-teacher ratio of 6.3:1, providing intensive support for young learners' development. The school offers a Gifted & Talented program and participates in Head Start initiatives, ensuring access to early education for eligible families in the Lake Charles area.

With 96% of students receiving economically disadvantaged classification, Jessie D. Clifton plays an important role in providing foundational education and support services to Lake Charles' most vulnerable learners. The school's focus on early learning centers recognizes the critical importance of strong foundations, with specialized programming and lower pupil-teacher ratios in the Pre-K center designed to maximize early childhood development.