Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Charles 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Charles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
St. Charles Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Charles Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Charles Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
16%
42%
White
67%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles Elementary School's ranking?
St. Charles Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. Charles Elementary School often compared to?
St. Charles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Thibodaux Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend St. Charles Elementary School?
254 students attend St. Charles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of St. Charles Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Charles Elementary School?
St. Charles Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Charles Elementary School offer ?
St. Charles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is St. Charles Elementary School part of?
St. Charles Elementary School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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