Chalmette Elementary School

Summary:

Chalmette Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Chalmette, Louisiana, with a student population of 511 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the St. Bernard Parish school district, which is ranked 50 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chalmette Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a significant African American (37.77%) and Hispanic (32.49%) student population, as well as a notable White student presence (23.29%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding schools, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (50%) and English Language Arts (65%) below the St. Bernard Parish and Louisiana state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students performing below average.

Chalmette Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.13% to 70.45% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools like Joseph J. Davies Elementary and Lacoste Elementary, which generally outperform Chalmette Elementary in academic measures. These factors suggest potential challenges the school may face in improving overall academic achievement and addressing the performance disparities among different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 75 East Chalmette Circle
       Chalmette, LA  70043-4522


(504) 304-0370

District: St. Bernard Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
406th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,184 Help


Students who attend Chalmette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Andrew Jackson Middle School
High:    Chalmette High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.1%
African American:
31.8%
White:
23.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Compare Details Chalmette Elementary School ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the St. Bernard Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Chalmette Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.1%), African American (31.8%), White (23.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chalmette Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the St. Bernard Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chalmette Elementary School is $14,184, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the St. Bernard Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chalmette Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chalmette Elementary School 406th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Chalmette Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Bernard Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Bernard Parish 50th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chalmette Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 66.21 269th 772 65.2%
2014 61.86 317th 777 59.2%
2015 53.52 398th 792 49.7%
2016 42.47 473rd 742 36.3%
2017 40.65 484th 739 34.5%
2018 19.59 588th 728 19.2%
2019 50.12 387th 731 47.1%
2021 48.62 388th 729 46.8%
2022 51.04 376th 727 48.3%
2023 37.46 465th 730 36.3%
2024 43.79 406th 675 39.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.00 51st 89 42.7%
2019 55.76 37th 91 59.3%
2021 43.62 40th 75 46.7%
2022 50.21 41st 90 54.4%
2023 31.67 75th 97 22.7%
2024 50.59 40th 86 53.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.44 273rd 333 18.0%
2022 15.48 283rd 307 7.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 499th 682 26.8%
2019 52.57 353rd 697 49.4%
2021 51.51 357th 719 50.3%
2022 52.66 353rd 724 51.2%
2023 43.47 425th 723 41.2%
2024 46.13 394th 674 41.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.97 438th 684 36.0%
2021 66.95 242nd 705 65.7%
2022 61.77 274th 701 60.9%
2023 48.16 383rd 705 45.7%
2024 48.15 361st 635 43.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.32 247th 281 12.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.91 350th 696 49.7%
2021 42.23 414th 704 41.2%
2022 42.87 423rd 712 40.6%
2023 25.80 549th 713 23.0%
2024 33.22 473rd 651 27.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 398th 547 27.2%
2019 44.90 334th 559 40.3%
2021 49.24 273rd 564 51.6%
2022 50.79 257th 562 54.3%
2023 42.87 326th 570 42.8%
2024 47.43 270th 509 47.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.00 125th 168 25.6%
2019 55.95 87th 190 54.2%
2021 44.42 122nd 202 39.6%
2022 43.43 137th 220 37.7%
2023 26.27 193rd 233 17.2%
2024 40.33 116th 189 38.6%
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Rank History for White students at Chalmette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 419th 516 18.8%
2019 56.73 253rd 517 51.1%
2021 55.90 239th 522 54.2%
2022 70.91 146th 517 71.8%
2023 54.31 258th 518 50.2%
2024 44.58 280th 434 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Chalmette Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 603 132 20 0 6 0 55 0 816
2012 554 165 23 113 3 0 44 0 902
2013 330 176 13 105 1 0 36 0 661
2014 330 205 10 117 2 1 35 0 700
2015 331 207 11 120 2 0 32 0 703
2016 306 214 13 139 2 1 30 0 705
2017 269 207 9 144 1 0 26 0 656
2018 198 204 3 138 2 1 14 0 560
2019 158 217 1 138 3 0 20 0 537
2020 142 225 4 150 3 0 17 0 541
2021 130 207 5 145 3 0 20 0 510
2022 115 202 3 140 3 0 21 0 484
2023 119 193 4 166 2 0 27 0 511
2024 115 154 6 180 2 0 28 0 485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chalmette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 816 51.0 16.0 74.9
2012 902 51.9 17.3 81.4
2013 661 40.7 16.2 85.5
2014 700 42.7 16.3 85.9
2015 703 44.0 15.9 85.5
2016 705 n/a n/a 85.4
2017 656 52.3 12.5 85.8
2018 560 35.0 15.9 70.9
2019 537 32.4 16.5 69.1
2020 541 34.0 15.8 69.1
2021 510 33.0 15.4 61.2
2022 484 32.5 14.8 54.1
2023 511 35.0 14.5 70.5
2024 485 40.5 11.9 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chalmette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 816 51.0 16.0 74.9
2012 902 51.9 17.3 81.4
2013 661 40.7 16.2 85.5
2014 700 42.7 16.3 85.9
2015 703 44.0 15.9 85.5
2016 705 n/a n/a 85.4
2017 656 52.3 12.5 85.8
2018 560 35.0 15.9 70.9
2019 537 32.4 16.5 69.1
2020 541 34.0 15.8 69.1
2021 510 33.0 15.4 61.2
2022 484 32.5 14.8 54.1
2023 511 35.0 14.5 70.5
2024 485 40.5 11.9 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chalmette Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,617
2018 $11,109
2019 $10,944
2020 $10,958
2021 $12,863
2022 $14,184

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chalmette Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 387th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 465th of 730 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chalmette Elementary School)7961
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Bernard Parish)7970
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chalmette Elementary School)6647
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Bernard Parish)7363
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Chalmette Elementary School)3534
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Bernard Parish)4745
 2%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chalmette Elementary School)5955
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Bernard Parish)7867
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chalmette Elementary School)6666
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Bernard Parish)7971
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Chalmette Elementary School)2838
 10%
   4th Grade Social Studies (St. Bernard Parish)4952
 3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chalmette Elementary School)7343
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Bernard Parish)7166
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chalmette Elementary School)6964
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Bernard Parish)6971
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Chalmette Elementary School)7248
 24%
   5th Grade Social Studies (St. Bernard Parish)5752
 5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students537511
 4.8%
African American217193
 11.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic138166
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White158119
 24.7%
Two or More Races2027
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%70.5%
 1.4%


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Students at Chalmette Elementary School are 37% Hispanic, 32% African American, 24% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Chalmette Elementary School ranks 406th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Chalmette Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Andrew Jackson Middle School
High : Chalmette High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 485 students attended Chalmette Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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