- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Destrehan, LA
New Sarpy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Sarpy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220144001987
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Sarpy Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Destrehan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Sarpy Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Sarpy Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Destrehan, LA.
School address
District: St. Charles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220144001987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
New Sarpy Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 220144001987 · Destrehan, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 13.9:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Destrehan High School (1,435 students)
New Sarpy Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
New Sarpy 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 417
New Sarpy Elementary School
417 students
What this shows New Sarpy Elementary School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Sarpy Elementary School compares
New Sarpy 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, New Sarpy 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 New Sarpy 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 New Sarpy 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 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Sarpy Elementary School
How many students attend New Sarpy Elementary School?
New Sarpy Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Destrehan, LA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Sarpy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Sarpy Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 11% 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 New Sarpy Elementary School?
36.6% of students at New Sarpy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Sarpy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Sarpy Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Destrehan, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Sarpy Elementary School?
New Sarpy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 New Sarpy Elementary School rank among public schools in Destrehan?
By Resource Investment Index, New Sarpy Elementary School ranks #4 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 New Sarpy 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.