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#1010 of 1,288 schools in LA
Chalmette Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Bernard Parish · Chalmette, LA
A St. Bernard Parish elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 East Chalmette Circle, Chalmette, LA 70043
- Math 31% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chalmette Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chalmette 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Prompt Succor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Arlene Meraux Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Arabi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 557 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #10 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
Chalmette Elementary School is listed in St. Bernard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chalmette Elementary School
Chalmette Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chalmette, LA, part of St. Bernard Parish, serving approximately 485 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,010 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chalmette Elementary School
What grades does Chalmette Elementary School serve?
Chalmette Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chalmette Elementary School?
Chalmette Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalmette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chalmette Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chalmette Elementary School rank in LA?
Chalmette Elementary School ranks #1,010 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Chalmette Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chalmette Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Chalmette Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chalmette Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Chalmette Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chalmette Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chalmette Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chalmette Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chalmette Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Chalmette 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
- 485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Bernard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (504) 304-0370
- 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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