How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Lacoste Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chalmette, LA | Chalmette, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 583 | 621 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.2% | 54.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Lacoste Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,353 | $14,353 |
| District | St. Bernard Parish | St. Bernard Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Lacoste Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.0% | 52.2% |
| African American | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.2% | 15.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Lacoste Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 583:1 | 621:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.