Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chalmette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chalmette Elementary School serves the west part of Chalmette, LA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chalmette Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Chalmette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chalmette Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#630 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
37%
11%
Black
31%
42%
White
23%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chalmette Elementary School's ranking?
Chalmette Elementary School is ranked #630 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Chalmette Elementary School often compared to?
Chalmette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arabi Elementary School, Joseph J. Davies Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Chalmette Elementary School?
467 students attend Chalmette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Chalmette Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chalmette Elementary School?
Chalmette Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chalmette Elementary School offer ?
Chalmette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chalmette Elementary School part of?
Chalmette Elementary School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.
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