Arabi Elementary School

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arabi Elementary School, located at 7200 Alexander Avenue in Arabi, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of strong community values. As a vital part of the local Arabi neighborhood, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school success while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes families from the surrounding community. By leveraging its location in the heart of St. Bernard Parish, Arabi Elementary works closely with parents and community partners to ensure that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for their developmental years. Through a blend of traditional instruction and community-focused initiatives, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students, helping them build a strong educational foundation.

569

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arabi Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	130
Black	152
Asian	19
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
238 (41.8 %)
Black
152 (26.7 %)
Hispanic
130 (22.8 %)
Two or More
27 (4.7 %)
Asian
19 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Bernard Parish
Phone:	(504)218-5058
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 81