There were 688 fifth grade students enrolled in St. Charles Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 6.3% more than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Lakewood Elementary School welcomed the most fifth grade students in the parish.
Within St. Charles Parish schools, the most students were found in ninth grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, St. Charles Parish ranked 20th highest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 19th highest the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 5th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Elementary School | 190 | 35.6% | 533 |
| Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School | 140 | 35.4% | 395 |
| Luling Elementary School | 109 | 15.9% | 685 |
| St. Rose Elementary School | 85 | 14.8% | 573 |
| Norco Elementary School | 85 | 16% | 531 |
| R. J. Vial Elementary School | 79 | 34.2% | 231 |
