St. Charles Parish, LA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on St. Charles Parish

St. Charles Parish is the sole school district in the parish of the same name, a predominantly rural and suburban stretch along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The district enrolls a large student body from early childhood through twelfth grade, serving communities such as Destrehan, Luling, Hahnville, Boutte, Norco, and several smaller unincorporated areas. The housing market across these zip codes is mixed, with home values that vary noticeably by location; some areas are more affordable, others closer to the regional average. Rents appear to be moderate, and the cost of buying a home is roughly on par with renting, which may matter to families weighing relocation. No recent major changes or initiatives at the district level were publicly reported in the materials reviewed, so the district’s offerings and operations appear stable in recent memory.

Academically, the district’s state testing results for grades three through eight show a mixed picture. In English language arts and mathematics, roughly half of students scored at the proficient level or above. These are solid middle-ground results for Louisiana, though not at the top tier. Performance in science and social studies is lower, with a smaller share of students reaching proficiency. Parents should be aware that the science and social studies assessments experienced a cut-score change in social studies in the most recent year, which may affect comparisons with prior years. Participation rates on all tests were very high, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students and are not skewed by opt-outs. The district does not have a reported graduation rate in the available data, so that key outcome measure cannot be assessed here.

The student body is diverse. About half the students are White, roughly a third are Black, and more than one in ten are Hispanic, with small shares of Asian, Native American, and multiracial students. Information on economic disadvantage, special education enrollment, and English learner status was not available, which is a notable gap for families trying to understand the level of support and needs within the district. The district runs fifteen schools, including several elementary campuses, three middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools (Destrehan High and Hahnville High). Because no program offerings were provided, it is not possible to describe specific academic tracks, career pathways, or advanced coursework available at the high school level.

What this means for a parent or resident is that St. Charles Parish offers a reasonably performing, mid-sized district in a largely stable housing market, with a student population that reflects the broader region’s racial and ethnic composition. The academic picture is strongest in literacy and math, while science and social studies outcomes suggest room for improvement. The lack of data on free or reduced-price lunch rates, special education, chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing makes it harder to judge the full environment and support systems. Families who prioritize a district with no major recent upheavals and a familiar, community-based structure may find it a comfortable fit. Those seeking detailed information on particular student subgroups, specialized programs, or post-secondary readiness will need to reach out to the district directly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,293

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 12%

Black 31%

White 51%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

34%

66%

Gr 4

38%

61%

Gr 5

35%

—

Gr 6

36%

62%

Gr 7

35%

53%

Gr 8

44%

68%

Gr 38

37%

63%

Math

Gr 3

30%

65%

Gr 4

44%

75%

Gr 5

—

68%

Gr 6

35%

72%

Gr 7

29%

52%

Gr 8

26%

—

Gr 38

34%

66%

Science

Gr 3

13%

33%

Gr 4

26%

54%

Gr 5

27%

57%

Gr 6

16%

46%

Gr 7

26%

50%

Gr 8

32%

61%

Gr 38

23%

50%

Social studies

Gr 3

25%

Gr 4

28%

54%

Gr 5

25%

54%

Gr 6

25%

56%

Gr 7

33%

51%

Gr 8

38%

64%

Gr 38

26%

51%

Schools in this District

15 schools are officially reported under this district.

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Allemands Elementary School

Destrehan High School

Hahnville High School

R.K. Smith Middle School

Luling Elementary School

J.B. Martin Middle School

Mimosa Park Elementary School

Norco Elementary School

Albert Cammon Middle School

St. Rose Elementary School

R.J. Vial Elementary School

Harry M. Hurst Middle School

Lakewood Elementary School

New Sarpy Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

48%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

49%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

35%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

38%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$263,783

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$210K to $299K

vs. state typical1.23x

vs. national typical0.72x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
70070	Luling	$288K	+2.3%	42.3%
70057	Hahnville	$267K	+2.0%	20.6%
70030	Des Allemands	$233K	+4.3%	11.3%
70039	Boutte	$211K	+2.1%	6.2%
70087	Saint Rose	$230K	-1.1%	5.8%
70047	Destrehan	$299K	+2.1%	5.6%
70080	Paradis	$210K	+6.9%	4.4%
70031	Ama	$230K	-1.8%	1.6%
70068	La Place	$211K	-3.9%	1.4%
70079	Norco	$212K	+3.5%	0.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,475/mo

Year-over-year change-2.4%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,400 to $1,774/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
70047	Destrehan	$1,400	—	5.6%
70068	La Place	$1,774	-2.4%	1.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,331/mo

Home price / national median income3.1x

Annual rent / national median income21.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$143/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$214,728 (+0.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.