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Dolby Elementary School

817 JEFFERSON DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Top 25% School in Louisiana

Ranked 33 of 157 in Louisiana

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Dolby Elementary School

817 JEFFERSON DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Top 25% School in Louisiana

Ranked 33 of 157 in Louisiana

See top schools in Lake Charles

About Dolby Elementary School

Dolby Elementary School is well-known for its balanced academic environment and warm, approachable atmosphere. Families often say the school feels organized without being too strict, which helps younger students feel comfortable in the first few weeks. Math proficiency usually stays in the upper-50% range, placing Dolby among the stronger elementary schools in Lake Charles. It performs close to A.A. Nelson and usually above schools like Prien Lake and Henry Heights. Teachers spend a lot of time reinforcing key math foundations, using hands-on lessons and small-group instruction to help students understand each step clearly.Parents sometimes compare Dolby with Gillis Elementary, which performs slightly higher in some years, and St. John Elementary, which sits in a similar range. Families with academically advanced children may explore gifted options later on, but many choose to stay because Dolby offers a calm learning pace and a supportive staff.A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of Lake Charles ranges from about $1,450 to $2,050, depending on the block. The nearest major high school is LaGrange High School, known for alumni who’ve gone into engineering, public service, athletics, business, and the arts. Dolby Elementary provides a solid and community-centered school experience. This school is the best school in Louisiana.

Dolby Elementary School Contact Information

Address

817 JEFFERSON DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

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Phone

(337) 217-4730

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 62% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
350
Total Students
$56213
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 33 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dolby Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM, early dismissal on Wednesdays a

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 6%
Black 38.8%
Two+ Races 6.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
47.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
38.8%
Two+ Races
6.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 350
53%
185 Female
47%
164 Male

Student Population

350 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

306 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dolby Elementary recently completed its winter literacy celebration. A family math and STEM night is scheduled for next month.

FAQ

Q1. What academic support does Dolby Elementary provide?

Ans. Students receive small-group instruction in reading and math to strengthen foundational skills.


Q2. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, weekly emails, and simple classroom updates.


Q3. Does the school offer enrichment for advanced learners?

Ans. Yes, teachers provide extended projects, deeper reading work, and enrichment-style tasks.


Q4. Do new students adjust well at Dolby Elementary?

Ans. Most students settle in easily thanks to calm routines and friendly staff members.


Q5. Are family engagement events held at Dolby?

Ans. Yes, the school organizes literacy nights, seasonal programs, and hands-on learning evenings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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