New Sarpy Elementary School

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

New Sarpy Elementary School is located in Destrehan, Louisiana, serving the community as a foundational part of the St. Charles Parish Public School System. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where young students can build essential academic skills and social competencies. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for future success, focusing on both intellectual growth and character development during these formative years.

Beyond its academic offerings, New Sarpy Elementary serves as a vital hub for families in the Destrehan area. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the community to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for learning. With a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its students, the school strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through its doors.

426

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Sarpy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	56
Black	110
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
232 (54.5 %)
Black
110 (25.8 %)
Hispanic
56 (13.1 %)
Two or More
23 (5.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
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)764-1275
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 33

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 129