Gillis Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 812 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 138th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 916 Topsy Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
- Principal or Admin: Stephanie R Couste
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Calcasieu Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,500
- Graduation Rate: 66.9%
- Dropout Rate: 4.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.5
- Enrolled Students: 32,853
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 812
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 56.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 418 (51.5%)
- Females: 394 (48.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 105 (12.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 328 (40.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 433 (53.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 58 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.2% |
| White | 733 | 90.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 46 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 16.0% |
| 1st Grade | 122 | 15.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 132 | 16.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 128 | 15.8% |
| 4th Grade | 138 | 17.0% |
| 5th Grade | 116 | 14.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 77%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:23%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $42,028
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,087 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,224 | 69% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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