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#872 of 1,288 schools in LA
Arabi Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Bernard Parish · Arabi, LA
A St. Bernard Parish elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7200 Alexander Avenue, Arabi, LA 70032
- Math 42% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arabi Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arabi Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,500
Median home value
$212,400
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–11 | 0.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci TechCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 882 | Compare → |
| Chalmette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| J.f. Gauthier SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Bernard Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arabi Elementary School is listed in St. Bernard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arabi Elementary School
Arabi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Arabi, LA, part of St. Bernard Parish, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #872 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arabi Elementary School
What grades does Arabi Elementary School serve?
Arabi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arabi Elementary School?
Arabi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arabi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arabi Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arabi Elementary School rank in LA?
Arabi Elementary School ranks #872 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Arabi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arabi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arabi Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arabi Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Arabi Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arabi Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arabi Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arabi Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arabi Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Arabi Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Bernard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (504) 218-5058
- Area population (ZIP 70032)
- 4,436
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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