MERAUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meraux Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the St. Bernard Parish school district, located in Chalmette, LA with about 530 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Meraux Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Meraux Elementary School is located in Chalmette, Louisiana, and serves as a key part of the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and preparing children for future educational success. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to help students build a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, Meraux Elementary is known for its commitment to the local community and the promotion of a collaborative culture among staff, parents, and students. The school actively works to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diversity is respected and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on community involvement, Meraux Elementary strives to ensure that its students develop not only as scholars but also as responsible, well-rounded citizens.

For more information, contact Meraux Elementary at (504) 556-0900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
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MERAUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chalmette, LA with about 530 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
St. Bernard Parish
Total Students:
530
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 530 students

White
41.7%
Black or African American
33.0%
Hispanic/Latino
19.2%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.