Lacoste Elementary School

1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043

709 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lacoste Elementary School, located at 1625 Missouri Street in Chalmette, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the St. Bernard Parish Public School System. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of a strong sense of community. By prioritizing foundational skills and encouraging student engagement, the faculty and staff work to ensure that every child is prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lacoste Elementary places a high value on building a positive school culture where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. The school benefits from its location in the close-knit Chalmette community, often serving as a hub for local families and neighborhood events. Through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Lacoste Elementary strives to develop well-rounded students who are active and contributing members of the St. Bernard Parish community.

709

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lacoste Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	105
Black	155
Asian	26
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
378 (53.3 %)
Black
155 (21.9 %)
Hispanic
105 (14.8 %)
Two or More
43 (6.1 %)
Asian
26 (3.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)304-5747
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 71

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 116