Excellent
#19 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 1% in state
New Sarpy Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Charles Parish · Destrehan, LA
A St. Charles Parish elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
130 Plantation Road, Destrehan, LA 70047
- Math 82% proficient (2011)
- Reading 82% proficient (2011)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Sarpy Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Sarpy 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,269/100K
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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
$95,240
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70047; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Borromeo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–7 | 1.6 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Luling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Norco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| St. Rose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 591 | 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. Charles Parish
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $22,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Sarpy Elementary School is listed in St. Charles Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Sarpy Elementary School
New Sarpy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Destrehan, LA, part of St. Charles Parish, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Sarpy Elementary School
What grades does New Sarpy Elementary School serve?
New Sarpy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend New Sarpy Elementary School?
New Sarpy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Sarpy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Sarpy Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Sarpy Elementary School rank in LA?
New Sarpy Elementary School ranks #19 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is New Sarpy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Sarpy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 New Sarpy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Sarpy Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is New Sarpy Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Sarpy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Sarpy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Sarpy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Sarpy Elementary School?
41.4% of students at New Sarpy 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (985) 764-1275
- Area population (ZIP 70047)
- 13,354
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 70047; 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, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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