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#1230 of 1,288 schools in LA
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Bernard Parish · Chalmette, LA
A St. Bernard Parish elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4004 Paris Rd, Chalmette, LA 70043
- Math 24% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arlene Meraux Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlene Meraux 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$57,065
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70043; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Lacoste Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Prompt Succor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| J.f. Gauthier SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Bernard Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Arlene Meraux Elementary School is listed in St. Bernard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Arlene Meraux Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chalmette, LA, part of St. Bernard Parish, serving approximately 624 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,230 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlene Meraux Elementary School
What grades does Arlene Meraux Elementary School serve?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlene Meraux Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlene Meraux Elementary School rank in LA?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School ranks #1,230 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Arlene Meraux Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlene Meraux Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Arlene Meraux Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arlene Meraux Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlene Meraux Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arlene Meraux Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Arlene Meraux 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
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Bernard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (504) 556-0900
- Area population (ZIP 70043)
- 22,461
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 70043; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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