Dolby Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605 · Calcasieu Parish
#52 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#3265 of 50,301 nationally
About Dolby Elementary School
Dolby Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lake Charles, in the Calcasieu Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 52nd of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 360.
There are 34 schools in Lake Charles; Dolby Elementary School ranks 5th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dolby Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dolby Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students · 1.3 km away
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 1.5 km away
F. K. White Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students · 1.5 km away
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students · 2.3 km away
College Oaks Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 2.5 km away
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Lake Charles · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
852 students · 2.5 km away
Henry Heights Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students · 2.8 km away
Brentwood Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students · 2.8 km away
LaGrange High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students · 3.2 km away
Prien Lake Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students · 3.4 km away
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Southside Elementary School
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359 students
Vidrine Elementary School
Ville Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
359 students
Ruston Elementary School
Ruston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
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Ruppel Academie Francaise
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dolby Elementary School a good school?
Dolby Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 83.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #52 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dolby Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Dolby Elementary School ranks #52 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #3265 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dolby Elementary School?
Dolby Elementary School had 360 students in 2025.
Is Dolby Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dolby Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dolby Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dolby Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.