A. A. Nelson Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 679 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 75th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1001 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
- Principal or Admin: Jacqueline Smith
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: 679
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 349 (51.4%)
- Females: 330 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 103 (15.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 307 (45.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 410 (60.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 177 | 26.1% |
Asian | 56 | 8.2% |
Hispanic | 18 | 2.7% |
White | 428 | 63.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 61 | 9.0% |
Kindergarten | 104 | 15.3% |
1st Grade | 99 | 14.6% |
2nd Grade | 99 | 14.6% |
3rd Grade | 107 | 15.8% |
4th Grade | 130 | 19.1% |
5th Grade | 79 | 11.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 74%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:26%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $40,784
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,006 | 23% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,885 | 77% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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