- Lacoste Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Arlene Meraux Elementary School (613:1 vs. 461:1).
- Arlene Meraux Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Lacoste Elementary School (93 vs. 48).
- Lacoste Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Arlene Meraux Elementary School (9 vs. 1).
- 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 Lacoste Elementary School (93 vs. 48).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Lacoste Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Arlene Meraux Elementary School (9 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Arlene Meraux Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Lacoste Elementary School (8 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Lacoste Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Arlene Meraux Elementary School (613:1 vs. 461:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Lacoste Elementary School
$13,985.99
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
$13,985.99
Local revenue share
Lacoste Elementary School
40.1%
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
40.1%
State revenue share
Lacoste Elementary School
39.8%
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
39.8%
Federal revenue share
Lacoste Elementary School
20.1%
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
20.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lacoste 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.