Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

427 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School, located in Destrehan, Louisiana, is a prominent public school serving students within the St. Charles Parish Public School System. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future educational success while encouraging community involvement and school spirit among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary is deeply integrated into the Destrehan community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere for student growth. Through various extracurricular activities, dedicated faculty, and a commitment to modern teaching practices, the school provides a foundational experience that strives to meet the unique needs of every child in its care.

427

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	45
Black	118
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
230 (53.9 %)
Black
118 (27.6 %)
Hispanic
45 (10.5 %)
Two or More
24 (5.6 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)
American Indian
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. Charles Parish
Phone:	(985)725-0123
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 149