- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chalmette, LA
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arlene Meraux Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220141002449
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlene Meraux Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Chalmette · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlene Meraux Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlene Meraux Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Chalmette, LA.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141002449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Arlene Meraux Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 220141002449 · Chalmette, LA Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 16.2:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalmette High School (2,193 students)
Arlene Meraux Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Arlene Meraux Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalmette High
Chalmette High School
2,193 students
- N.P. Trist Mid 767
N.P. Trist Middle School
767 students
- Lacoste Elemen 621
Lacoste Elementary School
621 students
- Joseph J. Davi 593
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
593 students
- This school 583
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
583 students
- Arabi Elementa 567
Arabi Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Arlene Meraux Elementary School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlene Meraux Elementary School compares
Arlene Meraux Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 16% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
White 25.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Arlene Meraux Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Bernard Parish reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlene Meraux Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N.P. Trist Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacoste Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arabi Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlene Meraux Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Chalmette
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlene Meraux Elementary School
How many students attend Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chalmette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlene Meraux Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Arlene Meraux Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arlene Meraux Elementary School is African American at 37.9% of enrollment, in Chalmette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlene Meraux Elementary School rank among schools in Chalmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlene Meraux Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Chalmette, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chalmette on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
Besides Arlene Meraux Elementary School, St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students), N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students), and Lacoste Elementary School (621 students). See the St. Bernard Parish district page for the complete list.