- Enrollment
- 2,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chalmette, LA
Lacoste Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lacoste Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220141002338
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacoste Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Chalmette · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lacoste Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lacoste Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chalmette, LA.
School address
District: St. Bernard Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220141002338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lacoste Elementary School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 220141002338 · Chalmette, LA Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 15.1:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Chalmette High School (2,193 students)
Lacoste Elementary School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lacoste Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chalmette High
Chalmette High School
2,193 students
- N.P. Trist Mid 767
N.P. Trist Middle School
767 students
- This school 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 Lacoste Elementary School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacoste Elementary School compares
Lacoste 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Lacoste Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
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 Lacoste Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N.P. Trist Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph J. Davies Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arabi Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacoste Elementary 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
- 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 other schools in Chalmette
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lacoste Elementary School
How many students attend Lacoste Elementary School?
Lacoste Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chalmette, LA. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacoste Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacoste Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 4% 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 Lacoste Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Lacoste Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacoste Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lacoste Elementary School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Chalmette, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacoste Elementary School?
Lacoste Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lacoste Elementary School rank among schools in Chalmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lacoste Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in Chalmette on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Bernard Parish?
Besides Lacoste Elementary School, St. Bernard Parish also operates Chalmette High School (2,193 students), N.P. Trist Middle School (767 students), and Joseph J. Davies Elementary School (593 students). See the St. Bernard Parish district page for the complete list.