The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on St. Rose Elementary School
St. Rose Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, on the east bank of the Mississippi River. The school is part of the St. Charles Parish district and sits within the census-designated place of St. Rose, a community that blends residential subdivisions with a heavy industrial and warehousing presence. The area lacks a traditional downtown; civic life is organized around separated campuses, and the school itself is one of the local anchors for elementary-aged children.
The student body is diverse and reflects the demographics of the surrounding area. The school enrolls a substantial number of students, and a large share of them qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families face economic challenges. The racial and ethnic composition includes students who are Black, Hispanic, white, Asian, and multiracial, in that order of proportion. No data was available on students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and the supports available.
Academically, St. Rose Elementary participates in Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments for grades three through five. In the most recent testing year, results showed that in English language arts, a moderate share of students met the state’s proficiency benchmark, while in math the share was somewhat lower. Science and social studies scores were lower still, each with about a quarter or less of students reaching proficiency. The school had a very high participation rate on the tests, meaning nearly every enrolled student was assessed. Only one year of test data was available, so there is no trend to observe yet. For a school serving only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The school environment data was thin. No information was provided about chronic absenteeism, discipline incidents, staffing ratios, or course access. The district itself, St. Charles Parish, was searched for recent changes of lasting impact, but little was found in the available records. Families trying to understand the day-to-day classroom experience or the range of programs offered may need to seek that directly from the school.
The community of St. Rose is car-dependent, with most residents commuting to work by vehicle. The local economy is dominated by transportation and warehousing, which drives much of the area’s commercial activity. The Mississippi River and its levee system are a constant presence, and the LaBranche Plantation Dependency House, a historical landmark with preserved slave quarters, adds a layer of local history. The population of the CDP has experienced a modest decline in recent years, and the housing stock is primarily owner-occupied, with values that are lower than national averages. There is no indication of major new housing development, which suggests the area is relatively stable rather than growing rapidly.
For a family considering St. Rose Elementary, the school offers a regular public elementary education in a setting that is both economically diverse and physically located in an industrial corridor outside New Orleans. The academic results suggest that a parent may want to look into the school’s approach to science and social studies instruction, as those subjects had lower proficiency rates. The high participation rate on state tests is a positive sign that students are consistently being assessed. The absence of data on special populations and staffing is a gap worth exploring with the school office. This is a school that fits families who are looking for an affordable, established community with a straightforward elementary option, and who are comfortable following up directly to fill in the missing details about student supports and programs.
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