- Arlene Meraux Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (461:1 vs. 294:1).
- Arlene Meraux Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (93 vs. 60).
- W. Smith Jr. Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Arlene Meraux Elementary School (26 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Arlene Meraux Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (93 vs. 60).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Arlene Meraux Elementary School (3 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School reported a higher violent incidents than Arlene Meraux Elementary School (26 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Arlene Meraux Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (461:1 vs. 294:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
$13,985.99
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
$13,985.99
Local revenue share
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
40.1%
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
40.1%
State revenue share
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
39.8%
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
39.8%
Federal revenue share
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
20.1%
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
20.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
18%
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
18%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
St. Bernard Parish
$57,638
St. Bernard Parish
$57,638
Poverty rate
St. Bernard Parish
22.6%
St. Bernard Parish
22.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Bernard Parish
17.2%
St. Bernard Parish
17.2%
Unemployment rate
St. Bernard Parish
4.7%
St. Bernard Parish
4.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.