Prien Lake Elementary School

At Prien Lake Elementary School a safe environment promotes student learning.

Prien Lake Elementary School strives to provide a quality education for all students.

Prien Lake Elementary School has large amounts of green space.

Prien Lake Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

3741 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA

Prien Neighborhood

Calcasieu Parish Public Schools

639 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Irene M Greathouse

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 50	Full Time Teachers 50
Teachers in First or Second Year 15.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

270:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.2%	Female 49.8%
White 57.9%	Black 25.7%
Hispanic 7%	Two or more races 5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.9%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/17/2024

We have lived all over the U.S. and in different parishes in Louisiana. Prien Lake is an Exceptional School. The administration is by far the kindest and most committed group we have ever experienced. The teachers WANT to be there, it’s a competitive school for them to get in the door. We have imper...

1.0 parent

8/30/2021

A year ago me and my two young children moved to Lake Charles after taking up a job offer in the area, we were already home sick & having a hard time adjusting to the area and new living conditions, and this school made the experience twice as worse, they are drama- filled, not helpful at all , and...

5.0 parent

6/23/2020

Nothing but excellent! All the teachers and administration is perfect!

1.0 other

8/21/2019

So far it does not seem parent friendly.

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$160K - $2.2M

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103

Average Home Value

$356,257

Median Lot Size

7,840 Sq Ft

% Renters

41%

Average Household Income

$113,164

% of College Grads

42.6%

Median Age

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2,226 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

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Louisiana Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles 70605 Prien

Prien Lake Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lake Charles, LA and is served by the Calcasieu Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 639 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Prien Lake Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $356,257. Discover additional schools in the area, like A.M. Barbe High School, LaGrange High School, Lake Charles College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Lake Charles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prien Lake Elementary School.

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