- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Destrehan, LA
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220144000243
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Destrehan · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Destrehan, LA.
School address
District: St. Charles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220144000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220144000243 · Destrehan, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 13.6:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Destrehan High School (1,435 students)
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Destrehan High
Destrehan High School
1,435 students
- Hahnville High
Hahnville High School
1,416 students
- J.B. Martin Mi
J.B. Martin Middle School
733 students
- Harry M. Hurst
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
685 students
- Luling Element
Luling Elementary School
653 students
- This school 381
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School compares
Ethel Schoeffner 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles Parish reports $22,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destrehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hahnville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.B. Martin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Hurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luling Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
How many students attend Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Destrehan, LA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% 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 Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Destrehan, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School rank among public schools in Destrehan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Destrehan, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Charles Parish?
Besides Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School, St. Charles Parish also operates Destrehan High School (1,435 students), Hahnville High School (1,416 students), and J.B. Martin Middle School (733 students). See the St. Charles Parish district page for the complete list.