At a glance
Reported students
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana other enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 107 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children: 19 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
5.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 0.2:1
What the reported data says about Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children
Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Sulphur. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Calcasieu Parish. NCES reports 19 students for 2024–25.
Among 107 combined / other schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.4:1, below the Louisiana median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (73.7%) and White (26.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children
- 1How do the reported 5.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.3%
- Hispanic0%
- Black73.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Calcasieu Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Starks High School
Other · Grades PK–12
284 reported students
Bell City High School
Other · Grades PK–12
785 reported students
John J. Johnson II Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
131 reported students
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
165 reported students
Barbe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
179 reported students
Vinton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
191 reported students
Public schools near Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBlanc Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 366 | under 0.1 mi |
| E. K. Key Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 546 | 1 mi |
| Frasch Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 522 | 1.2 mi |
| Sulphur High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 1,911 | 1.2 mi |
| W. W. Lewis Middle School Middle · Calcasieu Parish | 06–08 | 757 | 1.7 mi |
| Richard W. Vincent Elementary School Elementary · Calcasieu Parish | PK–05 | 283 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children
What grades does Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children serve?
Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Calcasieu Parish.
How many students attend Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children?
Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children reported 19 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 107 Louisiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children?
The calculated ratio is 5.4:1, based on 19 students and 3.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Calcasieu Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children in?
Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children is part of Calcasieu Parish, based in Lake Charles, LA, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include LeBlanc Middle School (under 0.1 mi), E. K. Key Elementary School (1 mi), Frasch Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.