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Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School

100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten, Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School's student population of 140 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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The diversity score of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
(14-15)
50-54%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
55-59%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
94%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School often compared to?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School, Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School?
140 students attend Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School offer ?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School part of?
Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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