Serving 381 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 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School serves the northern part of Destrehan, LA, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#242 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School's ranking?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,244 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, New Sarpy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
381 students attend Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School offer ?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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.
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