New Sarpy Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Sarpy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
New Sarpy Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Mudbugs
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Sarpy Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
26%
41%
White
52%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mudbugs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Sarpy Elementary School often compared to?
New Sarpy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend New Sarpy Elementary School?
425 students attend New Sarpy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of New Sarpy Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% 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 New Sarpy Elementary School?
New Sarpy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Sarpy Elementary School offer ?
New Sarpy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Sarpy Elementary School part of?
New Sarpy Elementary School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.
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