New Sarpy Elementary School

130 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
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New Sarpy Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

New Sarpy Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
417 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Year Founded
1990
Colors
Blue and Gold
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School Rankings

The diversity score of New Sarpy Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
80-84%
71%
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(11-12)
80-84%
71%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
11%
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Black
27%
42%
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White
53%
41%
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.63
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(22-23)
9.4%
21%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
61%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Mudbugs

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are New Sarpy Elementary School often compared to?
New Sarpy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School, Harry M. Hurst Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend New Sarpy Elementary School?
417 students attend New Sarpy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of New Sarpy Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Sarpy Elementary School?
New Sarpy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Sarpy Elementary School offer ?
New Sarpy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Sarpy Elementary School part of?
New Sarpy Elementary School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 80-84%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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