Enrollment
467
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chalmette, LA
Chalmette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chalmette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220141002306
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chalmette Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Chalmette · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chalmette Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chalmette Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Chalmette, LA.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141002306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chalmette Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chalmette Elementary School
Chalmette Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chalmette, Louisiana, enrolling 467 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chalmette's public schools, it stands alongside Lacoste Elementary School (621 students): Chalmette Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students) and N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students) alongside Chalmette Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chalmette Elementary School compares
Chalmette Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 30.6%
White 23.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Chalmette Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Bernard Parish, which includes Chalmette Elementary School.
$13,983
Per student
-15%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 42.6%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chalmette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N.P. Trist Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacoste Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chalmette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Chalmette
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chalmette Elementary School
How many students attend Chalmette Elementary School?
Chalmette Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chalmette, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalmette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chalmette Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% lower 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 Chalmette Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Chalmette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chalmette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chalmette Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment, in Chalmette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chalmette Elementary School?
Chalmette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chalmette Elementary School rank among schools in Chalmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Chalmette Elementary School ranks #1 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.
Is Chalmette Elementary School a good school?
Chalmette Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
Besides Chalmette 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.
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