Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Summary:

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Destrehan, Louisiana, with a student population of 427. The school is part of the St. Charles Parish school district, which is ranked 12th out of 122 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on LEAP assessments in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 84% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 79% for the district and 59% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (27.63%) and Hispanic (10.54%) students. Ethel Schoeffner performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 29th out of 189 Louisiana elementary schools for Hispanic students and 57th out of 208 for special education students in 2023-2024. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Louisiana elementary schools for several years, and ranked 136th out of 675 elementary schools in the state in 2023-2024.

The consistent academic excellence and focus on equity and inclusion at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary are impressive, indicating the school's ability to effectively educate its diverse student population. The school's proximity to other high-performing elementary schools within the St. Charles Parish district, such as R.J. Vial Elementary and Lakewood Elementary, suggests a strong educational ecosystem in the local area, which may contribute to the overall success of Ethel Schoeffner.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 140 Plantation Road
       Destrehan, LA  70047


(985) 725-0123

District: St. Charles Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,377 Help


Students who attend Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harry M. Hurst Middle School
High:    Destrehan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
African American:
25.9%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the St. Charles Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (25.9%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is 11.8, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the St. Charles Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School employs 34.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is $20,377. 7 elementary schools in the St. Charles Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School 136th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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St. Charles Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Charles Parish 12th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 83.89 90th 725 87.6%
2008 85.08 73rd 743 90.2%
2009 83.83 89th 738 87.9%
2010 83.95 86th 736 88.3%
2011 84.21 91st 766 88.1%
2012 76.04 176th 764 77.0%
2013 79.99 111th 772 85.6%
2014 82.18 99th 777 87.3%
2015 78.46 142nd 792 82.1%
2016 79.85 127th 742 82.9%
2017 80.86 117th 739 84.2%
2018 74.89 113th 728 84.5%
2019 83.97 98th 731 86.6%
2021 87.82 71st 729 90.3%
2022 80.75 133rd 727 81.7%
2023 71.95 207th 730 71.6%
2024 79.72 136th 675 79.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.75 66th 333 80.2%
2021 63.24 95th 306 69.0%
2022 29.74 230th 307 25.1%
2023 50.03 138th 296 53.4%
2024 68.76 57th 208 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.41 117th 682 82.8%
2019 76.35 136th 697 80.5%
2021 76.87 131st 719 81.8%
2022 74.27 149th 724 79.4%
2023 53.30 347th 723 52.0%
2024 54.94 325th 674 51.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.32 3rd 26 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.26 139th 684 79.7%
2021 86.45 67th 705 90.5%
2022 82.54 95th 701 86.4%
2023 71.38 196th 705 72.2%
2024 81.91 100th 635 84.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.01 71st 281 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.98 90th 696 87.1%
2021 87.88 64th 704 90.9%
2022 75.69 166th 712 76.7%
2023 68.19 225th 713 68.4%
2024 74.12 172nd 651 73.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.47 78th 547 85.7%
2019 77.41 100th 559 82.1%
2021 85.87 53rd 564 90.6%
2022 73.30 109th 562 80.6%
2023 68.68 148th 570 74.0%
2024 73.58 116th 509 77.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.17 33rd 168 80.4%
2019 89.55 6th 190 96.8%
2021 93.00 9th 202 95.5%
2022 76.85 43rd 220 80.5%
2023 69.27 67th 233 71.2%
2024 79.32 29th 189 84.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.52 79th 516 84.7%
2019 81.02 67th 517 87.0%
2021 81.15 74th 522 85.8%
2022 72.82 129th 517 75.0%
2023 65.22 185th 518 64.3%
2024 65.87 152nd 434 65.0%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2011

Open Quote i love this school because it takes the kids to a higher level and to help them for the next grade. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 397 116 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1995 423 118 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 423 118 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 426 125 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1998 426 122 6 17 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1999 386 133 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 386 113 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2001 373 151 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 314 159 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 314 159 8 18 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 283 155 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2005 276 135 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2006 300 137 9 20 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2007 272 140 12 23 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2008 284 135 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2009 273 153 13 17 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2010 290 180 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2011 273 156 2 2 5 0 19 0 457
2012 234 145 3 39 2 0 12 0 435
2013 207 138 9 43 0 0 13 0 410
2014 207 110 8 35 0 0 8 0 368
2015 220 137 6 33 0 0 7 0 403
2016 235 151 8 27 0 0 6 0 427
2017 246 166 7 19 0 0 9 0 447
2018 244 156 10 35 0 0 8 0 453
2019 243 149 11 39 0 0 12 0 454
2020 244 133 15 43 1 0 7 0 443
2021 241 115 13 42 1 0 12 0 424
2022 229 95 11 47 2 0 17 0 401
2023 230 118 9 45 1 0 24 0 427
2024 225 105 7 45 1 0 23 0 406

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 Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 524 30.0 17.5 20.4
1995 556 35.0 15.9 18.5
1996 556 35.0 15.9 18.5
1997 570 34.0 16.8 20.2
1998 573 41.6 13.8 19.4
1999 541 38.0 14.2 27.7
2000 521 36.0 14.5 26.7
2001 543 38.0 14.3 26.3
2002 501 37.0 13.5 31.9
2003 501 37.0 13.5 31.9
2004 465 35.7 13.0 36.6
2005 434 33.0 13.2 37.6
2006 466 35.6 13.1 35.2
2007 447 35.5 12.6 34.2
2008 455 35.8 12.7 33
2009 457 36.0 12.7 41.6
2010 488 36.0 13.5 46.7
2011 457 33.0 13.8 46.8
2012 435 33.0 13.1 43.9
2013 410 33.0 12.4 52.4
2014 368 34.0 10.8 52.7
2015 403 33.0 12.2 51.1
2016 427 36.0 11.8 52.2
2017 447 31.2 14.2 52.3
2018 453 29.6 15.2 50.3
2019 454 28.0 16.2 45.8
2020 443 26.0 17.0 44.2
2021 424 26.0 16.3 36.3
2022 401 27.0 14.8 29.2
2023 427 28.3 15.0 42.9
2024 406 34.1 11.8 44.1

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 Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 524 30.0 17.5 20.4
1995 556 35.0 15.9 18.5
1996 556 35.0 15.9 18.5
1997 570 34.0 16.8 20.2
1998 573 41.6 13.8 19.4
1999 541 38.0 14.2 27.7
2000 521 36.0 14.5 26.7
2001 543 38.0 14.3 26.3
2002 501 37.0 13.5 31.9
2003 501 37.0 13.5 31.9
2004 465 35.7 13.0 36.6
2005 434 33.0 13.2 37.6
2006 466 35.6 13.1 35.2
2007 447 35.5 12.6 34.2
2008 455 35.8 12.7 33
2009 457 36.0 12.7 41.6
2010 488 36.0 13.5 46.7
2011 457 33.0 13.8 46.8
2012 435 33.0 13.1 43.9
2013 410 33.0 12.4 52.4
2014 368 34.0 10.8 52.7
2015 403 33.0 12.2 51.1
2016 427 36.0 11.8 52.2
2017 447 31.2 14.2 52.3
2018 453 29.6 15.2 50.3
2019 454 28.0 16.2 45.8
2020 443 26.0 17.0 44.2
2021 424 26.0 16.3 36.3
2022 401 27.0 14.8 29.2
2023 427 28.3 15.0 42.9
2024 406 34.1 11.8 44.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,887
2018 $13,959
2019 $13,946
2020 $13,863
2021 $15,810
2022 $20,377

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 207th of 730 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School)8277
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Charles Parish)8179
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School)8759
 28%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles Parish)8367
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School)6746
 21%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (St. Charles Parish)6046
 14%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School)8874
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles Parish)8577
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School)7365
 8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (St. Charles Parish)6866
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School)7982
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Charles Parish)7877
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6359
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School)8282
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School)7165
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (St. Charles Parish)7058
 12%
   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 Students454427
 5.9%
African American149118
 20.8%
American Indian01
Asian119
 18.2%
Hispanic3945
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White243230
 5.3%
Two or More Races1224
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%42.9%
 3%


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Students at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School are 55% White, 26% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School.

Students who attend Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harry M. Hurst Middle School
High : Destrehan High School

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks 136th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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