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#43 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 17% of private schools

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School

Elementary School · Chalmette, LA

A private elementary school in Chalmette, LA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

2305 FENELON ST, Chalmette, LA 70043

  • Math 6% vs LA 35% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment300
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency6%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
35%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady of Prompt Succor 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • 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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White79.7%
Black8.3%
Two or More5.7%
Asian4.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Native American0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chalmette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.8 mi485Compare →
Arlene Meraux Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–51.3 mi624Compare →
Lacoste Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.3 mi711Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School is listed in Chalmette, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady of Prompt Succor School

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School is a private elementary school in Chalmette, LA, serving approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Prompt Succor School

What grades does Our Lady of Prompt Succor School serve?

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Prompt Succor School?

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Prompt Succor School rank in LA?

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School ranks #43 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Our Lady of Prompt Succor School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Our Lady of Prompt Succor School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Our Lady of Prompt Succor School has 6% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).

Is Our Lady of Prompt Succor School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Prompt Succor School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Our Lady of Prompt Succor School a religious school?

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
300
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Bernard Parish
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 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.
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22

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