Enrollment
381
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Destrehan, Louisiana, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 37.0% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Louisiana average.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St. Charles Parish spends $23,457 per pupil, 43% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
St. Charles Parish also operates Destrehan High School (1,435 students) and Hahnville High School (1,416 students) alongside Ethel Schoeffner 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 Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School compares
Ethel Schoeffner 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,457
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Charles Parish, which includes Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School.
$23,457
Per student
+43%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 13.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~381 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Destrehan on the city page.
Is Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School a good school?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of 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. 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.
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