Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chalmette Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Chalmette Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chalmette Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Chalmette Elementary School?
485 students attend Chalmette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Chalmette Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chalmette Elementary School?
Chalmette Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chalmette Elementary School offer ?
Chalmette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chalmette Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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