There were 637 third grade students enrolled in St. Charles Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 6.9% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Lakewood Elementary School welcomed the most third 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.
According to a 2023 Scholaroo study, Louisiana’s education system ranked 49th in the U.S., only ahead of Arizona. The state ranked poorly in key metrics such as school quality, student achievement, and student safety.
St. Charles Parish Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in St. Charles Parish Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School name | Number of 3rd Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Elementary School | 163 | 30.6% | 533 |
| Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School | 119 | 30.1% | 395 |
| Luling Elementary School | 104 | 15.2% | 685 |
| St. Rose Elementary School | 90 | 15.7% | 573 |
| R. J. Vial Elementary School | 86 | 37.2% | 231 |
| Norco Elementary School | 75 | 14.1% | 531 |
