Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

140 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 401 students in grades 3-5, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
401 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#219 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
32%
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51%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
9%
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Black
24%
42%
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White
57%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School's ranking?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School often compared to?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry M. Hurst Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School?
401 students attend Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School offer ?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School part of?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   11/4/2007
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is a very good school. Academics at Schoeffner is outstanding. They offer 4th graders a FREE LEAP tutoring class. They offer 5th- 6th grade girls ASD program, which is a program to help girls plan goals. For the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders a homework workshop. Homework workshop is a after school program that let's student's do there homework and if the student's need help there are teacher's there to help them understand the homework. The extracurricular activities at Schoeffner are amazing. They offer Student Council, 4H, Band, Choir, Talented Art, and Talented Drama. The Student Council helps the school raise money for the school's needs like textbooks, workbooks, desks, and more computers in the computer lab. The Student Council also runs a "Shark Shack" where students can buy pencils, pencil sharpeners, pencil cases, pens, and lots of other great stuff. The Student Council also has a Family Bingo Night, Spring Fing, Talent Show, and lots of other cool stuff. The band at schoeffner always sounds good. They allow 5th and 6th graders' in band. They allow 6th graders' to go to band festival. The Choir at schoeffner also always sounds good. They allow 4th, 5th, and 6th graders' join choir. They allow 5th and 6th graders' go to Choir Festival in the spring time.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lovet

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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