Arlene Meraux Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Chalmette, LA Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ C (62.1)
  • 583 Students
  • 34.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (504)556-0900 Phone
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Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Chalmette, LA 70043
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (62.1)
583
Students
34.7
Teachers
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
(504)556-0900
Phone

Arlene Meraux Elementary School is a public school administered by the St. Bernard Parish district in Chalmette, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 583 students enrolled; a 16.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
583.0
State avg: 457.0
▲ 28% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.78:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 21% worse
Free Lunch %
70.3%
State avg: 71.8%
▼ 2% better
School Details
School Name
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220141002449
State School ID
LA-044-044028
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4004 Paris Rd
City
Chalmette
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70043
County
St. Bernard Parish
Metro Area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22003
State Leg. Lower
22103
Latitude
29.95845
Longitude
-89.95774
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
583
Total Students
👩‍🏫
34.7
Teachers FTE
📐
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)34.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 410 70.3%
Not Applicable 367 63%
District Info
District Name
St. Bernard Parish
LEAID
2201410
State LEA ID
LA-044
Phone
(504)301-2000
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Chalmette
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$123,516K
Federal Revenue
$24,772K
State Revenue
$49,206K
Local Revenue
$49,538K
Total Expenditure
$117,338K
Instruction Exp.
$65,909K
Support Services
$44,623K
Other Current Exp.
$5,230K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Arlene Meraux Elementary School

1
Lacoste Elementary School
Chalmette · Elementary
1.3 mi
2
Chalmette Elementary School
Chalmette · Elementary
1.3 mi
3
Chalmette High School
Chalmette · High
1.4 mi
4
C.F. Rowley Alternative School
Chalmette · High
1.6 mi
5
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Chalmette · Middle
1.6 mi
6
Arabi Elementary School
Arabi · Elementary
2.4 mi
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Arlene Meraux Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
583 students are enrolled at Arlene Meraux Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Arlene Meraux Elementary School have?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School has 34.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Arlene Meraux Elementary School serve?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Arlene Meraux Elementary School a charter school?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Arlene Meraux Elementary School located in?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Arlene Meraux Elementary School belong to?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School is part of the St. Bernard Parish school district.
How much does St. Bernard Parish spend per student?
The St. Bernard Parish district spends approximately $201,265,866 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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