Top Rankings
St. Charles Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,137 students in St. Charles Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. Charles Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
9,137 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
648 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
St. Charles Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 188 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
29 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
122 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
894 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
2,938 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
32%
42%
# White Students
4,825 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
53%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
320 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
633
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
681
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
669
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
670
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
651
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
645
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
674
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
746
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
698
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
847
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
684
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
662
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
689
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,703 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,457 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$187 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,703
$15,797
Spending / Student
$20,457
$15,107
Best St. Charles Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-0123
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 725-0123
Grades: 3-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Norco Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Fifth Street
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Norco, LA 70079
(985) 764-7079
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
J.b. Martin Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
434 South Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-7579
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-7579
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Road Runner Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-6367
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #55.
R.j. Vial Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Louisiana Street
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-2771
Paradis, LA 70080
(985) 758-2771
Grades: 3-5
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-1275
Grades: PK-2
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Destrehan High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 764-9946
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #88.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Grades: 3-5
| 542 students
Rank: #99.
Hahnville High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Tiger Drive
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Boutte, LA 70039
(985) 758-7537
Grades: 9-12
| 1,500 students
Rank: #1010.
Albert Cammon Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
234 Pirate Drive
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 467-4536
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 467-4536
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #1111.
222 Birch Street
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Grades: PK-2
| 564 students
Rank: #1212.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Pirate Drive
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Saint Rose, LA 70087
(504) 464-9254
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1313.
R.k. Smith Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 Judge Edward Dufresne Park
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Rank: #1414.
Luling Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sugarhouse Road
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: n/an/a
1471 Wpa Road (hwy. 632)
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Des Allemands, LA 70030
(985) 758-7427
Grades: PK-2
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Charles Parish School District?
St. Charles Parish School District manages 15 public schools serving 9,137 students.
What is the rank of St. Charles Parish School District?
St. Charles Parish School District is ranked #22 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles Parish School District?
53% of St. Charles Parish School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Charles Parish School District?
St. Charles Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is St. Charles Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,457 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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