- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chalmette, LA
Chalmette High School
Federal NCES profile for Chalmette High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220141001125
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chalmette High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Chalmette · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chalmette High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chalmette High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chalmette, LA.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Chalmette High School held near 2,317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 131.3 → 163.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 220141001125 · Chalmette, LA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,193 enr · 16.7:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students)
Chalmette High School held near 2,317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 131.3 → 163.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Chalmette High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Arlene Meraux 583
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
583 students
- Arabi Elementa 567
Arabi Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Chalmette High School reports 2,193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chalmette High School compares
Chalmette High 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,193 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,193
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
298
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Chalmette High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Chalmette High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.P. Trist Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacoste Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arabi Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chalmette High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chalmette High School
How many students attend Chalmette High School?
Chalmette High School has 2,193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chalmette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 2,334 (2022-23) → 2,317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalmette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chalmette High School is 16.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% 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 Chalmette High School?
61.5% of students at Chalmette High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chalmette High School?
The largest demographic group at Chalmette High School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Chalmette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chalmette High School?
Chalmette High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Chalmette High School rank among public schools in Chalmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Chalmette High School ranks #5 of 6 public 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 public schools in Chalmette on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
Besides Chalmette High School, St. Bernard Parish also operates N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students), Lacoste Elementary School (621 students), and Joseph J. Davies Elementary School (593 students). See the St. Bernard Parish district page for the complete list.