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Which teacher or staff member at New Sarpy Elementary School deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
417
Elementary
DISTRICT 434 · STATE 453
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. CHARLES PARISH·NCES 220144001987
New Sarpy Elementary School
130 Plantation Road, Destrehan, LA 70047 · (985) 764-1275 · St. Charles Parish
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL417 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.5:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
158 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 32 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 124 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 138 | 33% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like New Sarpy Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sarpy Elementary School this school | 417 | 37.9% | N/A |
| Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School Destrehan | 381 | 41.7% | 46.8% |
| Mimosa Park Elementary School Luling | 440 | 38.2% | N/A |
| Stockwell Place Elementary School Bossier City | 496 | 44.0% | 65.7% |
| Lakewood Elementary School Luling | 501 | 35.5% | 51.2% |
| A.C. Steere Elementary School Shreveport | 443 | 46.5% | 41.0% |
Matched among Louisiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where New Sarpy Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In St. Charles Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 417 | #375 of 714 | #6 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.0:1 | #40 of 655 | #7 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.1% | #133 of 655 | #2 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.9% | #674 of 705 | #8 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.0% | #145 of 197 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
417
-46 (-10%) vs 2020
-56% since 1990-91, when it was 947
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 14.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 417 | 41.7 | 10.0:1 | 38% (158) |
| 2023-24 | 425 | 39.1 | 10.9:1 | 41% (176) |
| 2022-23 | 426 | 30.5 | 14.0:1 | 41% (174) |
| 2020-21 | 463 | 33 | 14.0:1 | 40% (187) |
| 2017-18 | 397 | 29.3 | 13.5:1 | 45% (177) |
| 2015-16 | 451 | 42 | 10.7:1 | 45% (205) |
| 2010-11 | 550 | 40 | 13.8:1 | 48% (265) |
| 2000-01 | 465 | 34 | 13.7:1 | 28% (130) |
| 1990-91 | 947 | 54 | 17.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for New Sarpy Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (397 to 417); teachers up 42% (29.3 to 41.7).
About New Sarpy Elementary School
Families in Destrehan, Louisiana, are served by New Sarpy Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. A total of 417 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 2.
Within St. Charles Parish, New Sarpy Elementary School is one of 15 schools. The district enrolls 8,756 students.
New Sarpy Elementary School's enrollment is 53% White. Other groups make up 27% Black, 15% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial. County-wide, 64% of St. Charles Parish residents are White. By the diversity index, New Sarpy Elementary School comes in at 62%.
The teaching staff at New Sarpy Elementary School is 41.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 10.0:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Louisiana is 14.0:1, higher than at this school. About 38% of students, or 158, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in St. Charles Parish averages 48%, higher than here.
Census Bureau estimates for St. Charles Parish show that median household income is about $80,897, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. New Sarpy Elementary School is one of 15 public schools in St. Charles Parish, which together enroll about 8,756 students.
Of nearby public schools, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is the closest, at about 0.1 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
New Sarpy Elementary School is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
The student count in 2024-25 was 417, 10% below the 463 of 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 10.0 students per teacher, compared with 14.0 in 2020-21.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
St. Charles Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,396
Census ACS
Median income
$80,897
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
8,756 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in St. Charles Parish
- Destrehan High SchoolHigh · 1,435 students
- Hahnville High SchoolHigh · 1,416 students
- J.B. Martin Middle SchoolMiddle · 733 students
- Harry M. Hurst Middle SchoolMiddle · 685 students
- Luling Elementary SchoolElementary · 653 students
- St. Rose Elementary SchoolElementary · 540 students
Other schools in Destrehan
- Destrehan High SchoolHigh · 1,435 students
- Harry M. Hurst Middle SchoolMiddle · 685 students
- Ethel Schoeffner Elementary SchoolElementary · 381 students
Nearby schools
- Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School0.1 mi · 381
- Destrehan High School0.7 mi · 1,435
- Harry M. Hurst Middle School1.6 mi · 685
- R.K. Smith Middle School2.9 mi · 303
- Luling Elementary School3.6 mi · 653
- Norco Elementary School3.6 mi · 501
Frequently asked questions
About New Sarpy Elementary SchoolHow large is New Sarpy Elementary School?
New Sarpy Elementary School enrolls approximately 417 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does New Sarpy Elementary School serve?
New Sarpy Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does New Sarpy Elementary School have?
New Sarpy Elementary School employs 42 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.
What is the student diversity at New Sarpy Elementary School?
Student demographics at New Sarpy Elementary School are roughly 53% White, 15% Hispanic, 27% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees New Sarpy Elementary School?
New Sarpy Elementary School is overseen by St. Charles Parish in St. Charles Parish.
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