Chalmette Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 · St. Bernard Parish
#218 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#8894 of 50,301 nationally
About Chalmette Elementary School
Chalmette Elementary School is a public elementary located in Chalmette, in the St. Bernard Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 467 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 218th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 467.
There are 5 schools in Chalmette; Chalmette Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chalmette Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chalmette Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Chalmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students · 727 m away
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Chalmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students · 2.2 km away
Arabi Elementary School
Arabi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students · 2.4 km away
Chalmette High School
Chalmette · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,193 students · 2.5 km away
Lacoste Elementary School
Chalmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 3.1 km away
Edna Karr High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,097 students · 3.3 km away
Elan Academy Charter School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
436 students · 3.6 km away
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
725 students · 3.9 km away
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech
New Orleans · Charter other · Grades PK–12
752 students · 4.1 km away
Dorothy Height Charter School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
878 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln School for the Arts
Marrero · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students
Lucille Cherbonnier School
Waggaman · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Northside Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students
Ralph J Bunche Elementary
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chalmette Elementary School a good school?
Chalmette Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #218 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chalmette Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Chalmette Elementary School ranks #218 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #8894 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chalmette Elementary School?
Chalmette Elementary School had 467 students in 2025.
Is Chalmette Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Chalmette Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chalmette Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chalmette Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.