Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arabi Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arabi Elementary School serves the western part of Arabi, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arabi Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arabi Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arabi Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arabi Elementary School's ranking?
Arabi Elementary School is ranked #446 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Arabi Elementary School often compared to?
Arabi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, Chalmette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Arabi Elementary School?
567 students attend Arabi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Arabi Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arabi Elementary School?
Arabi Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arabi Elementary School offer ?
Arabi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arabi Elementary School part of?
Arabi Elementary School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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