Enrollment
2,193
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220141001125
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chalmette High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chalmette High School
Chalmette High School is a higher-need, large high school in Chalmette, Louisiana, enrolling 2,193 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.5% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,193 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 38 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Bernard Parish also operates N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students) and Lacoste Elementary School (621 students) alongside Chalmette High 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 High School compares
Chalmette High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,983
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Bernard Parish, which includes Chalmette High 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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high 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 (~2,193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chalmette High School a good school?
Chalmette High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. 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 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.
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