Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Regular School · Chalmette, LA
Arlene Meraux Elementary School is a regular school school in Chalmette, Louisiana, serving grades PK–05 with 583 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 221 | 38% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 182 | 31% |
| White | 146 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 4% |
| Asian | 8 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 583 | 307M / 276F |
English Language Learners: 97 (17% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 36.0% +6.5pp | 29.5% | 225 |
| Reading Proficiency | 40.0% -0.7pp | 40.7% | 225 |
| Science Proficiency | 20.0% | — | 223 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 583 | 100% |
Contact & Location
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
Phone: (504)556-0900
Other Schools in District
- Arabi Elementary School Elementary
- Chalmette Elementary School Elementary
- J.F. Gauthier School Elementary
- Joseph J. Davies Elementary School Elementary
- Lacoste Elementary School Elementary
- W. Smith Jr. Elementary School Elementary
- C.F. Rowley Alternative School High
- Chalmette High School High
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 70043) → CensusDepth.com
- Louisiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Louisiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
220141002449
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD