Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children (2025 Ranking)

1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 20 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children's student population of 20 students has declined by 55% over five school years.

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Pre-K	19
12	1

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Total Students

20 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
2023	26
2022	21
2021	16
2020	45
2019	45
2018	31
2017	31
2016	36
2015	32
2014	34
2013	34
2012	29
2011	31
2010	33
2009	41

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
2023	3
2022	2
2021	2
2020	4
2019	4
2018	2
2017	2
2016	6
2015	4
2014	5
2013	5
2012	5
2011	6
2010	6
2009	4

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

First Day of School

Fri. Aug 15, 2025

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Mascot

Wildcats

School Rankings

The of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (LA)

Student : Teacher Ratio

5:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana	Calcasieu Parish School District
2023	9:1	17:1	15:1
2022	11:1	17:1	15:1
2021	8:1	17:1	15:1
2020	11:1	17:1	16:1
2019	11:1	17:1	16:1
2018	16:1	15:1	12:1
2017	16:1	15:1	12:1
2016	6:1	13:1	26:1
2015	8:1	15:1	14:1
2014	7:1	15:1	14:1
2013	7:1	15:1	14:1
2012	5:1	15:1	14:1
2011	5:1	14:1	14:1
2010	5:1	14:1	14:1
2009	10:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2020)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana
2020	2%	1%
2019	2%	1%
2016	2%	1%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

11%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana	Calcasieu Parish School District
2023	8%	11%	8%
2020	5%	7%	6%
2019	5%	7%	6%
2018	6%	6%	4%
2017	6%	6%	4%
2016	14%	6%	3%
2015	3%	6%	4%
2014	9%	5%	3%
2013	9%	4%	3%
2012	7%	4%	3%
2011	6%	3%	2%

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Black

35%

41%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana	Calcasieu Parish School District
2023	54%	41%	31%
2022	67%	42%	30%
2021	38%	42%	33%
2020	22%	43%	33%
2019	22%	43%	33%
2018	33%	44%	35%
2017	33%	44%	35%
2016	17%	44%	34%
2015	22%	44%	34%
2014	32%	44%	33%
2013	15%	44%	33%
2012	24%	45%	34%
2011	29%	45%	35%
2010	30%	46%	36%
2009	24%	46%	36%

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White

65%

41%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana	Calcasieu Parish School District
2023	38%	42%	56%
2022	33%	43%	58%
2021	62%	43%	56%
2020	60%	44%	56%
2019	60%	44%	56%
2018	55%	45%	58%
2017	55%	45%	58%
2016	59%	45%	59%
2015	69%	45%	57%
2014	53%	47%	61%
2013	76%	48%	61%
2012	55%	47%	61%
2011	65%	49%	61%
2010	64%	48%	61%
2009	76%	49%	61%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2020)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana	Calcasieu Parish School District
2020	9%	3%	3%
2019	9%	3%	3%
2018	6%	2%	2%
2017	6%	2%	2%
2016	8%	2%	2%
2015	6%	2%	3%
2014	6%	1%	2%
2012	14%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.46

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana	Calcasieu Parish School District
2023	0.56	0.65	0.59
2022	0.45	0.64	0.58
2021	0.48	0.64	0.58
2020	0.59	0.62	0.58
2019	0.59	0.62	0.58
2018	0.59	0.61	0.54
2017	0.59	0.61	0.54
2016	0.60	0.61	0.54
2015	0.48	0.61	0.53
2014	0.61	0.60	0.53
2013	0.40	0.58	0.52
2012	0.62	0.58	0.52
2011	0.49	0.56	0.51
2010	0.50	0.56	0.50
2009	0.37	0.55	0.50

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

25%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana	Calcasieu Parish School District
2023	88%	58%	53%
2022	86%	46%	34%
2021	94%	53%	66%
2020	91%	51%	45%
2019	91%	51%	45%
2018	67%	60%	44%
2017	67%	60%	44%
2016	86%	54%	43%
2015	71%	58%	47%
2014	79%	60%	51%
2013	68%	59%	51%
2012	83%	60%	51%
2011	87%	59%	52%
2010	58%	58%	48%
2009	66%	57%	48%

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Eligible for (19-20)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children	Louisiana	Calcasieu Parish School District
2020	2%	2%	4%
2019	2%	2%	4%
2010	15%	8%	10%
2009	2%	8%	10%
2008	6%	8%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Calcasieu Parish School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wildcats

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children?

20 students attend Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children students are White, and 35% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children?

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.

What grades does Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children offer ?

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children part of?

Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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