How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Grand Lake Elementary | M. J. Kaufman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Lake Charles, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 351 | 308 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.2% | 78.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Grand Lake Elementary | M. J. Kaufman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,631 | $17,724 |
| District | Cameron Parish | Calcasieu Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Grand Lake Elementary | M. J. Kaufman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.6% | 38.3% |
| African American | 1.4% | 43.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 9.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Grand Lake Elementary | M. J. Kaufman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 311:1 | 619:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.5% | 17.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.