Chalmette Elementary School

75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chalmette Elementary School, located at 75 East Chalmette Circle in Chalmette, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. As part of a district known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Chalmette Elementary strives to engage its students through a variety of educational initiatives and extracurricular opportunities that reflect the unique spirit of the St. Bernard Parish community. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with both students and families, working collaboratively to maintain high academic standards and a safe, inclusive school culture. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern classroom practices, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the needs of its diverse student body.

511

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chalmette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	166
Black	193
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

Black
193 (37.8 %)
Hispanic
166 (32.5 %)
White
119 (23.3 %)
Two or More
27 (5.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)304-0370
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 54

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 73