Belle Chasse Academy

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Belle Chasse, Louisiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 66/100 ranks Belle Chasse Academy #36 of 175 districts in Louisiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,610 per pupil, Belle Chasse Academy ranks #35 of 188 Louisiana districts by per-pupil spending (Louisiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

893
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,610
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Belle Chasse Academy operates 1 public schools serving 893 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Louisiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Plaquemines Parish.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,610 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 188 Louisiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Louisiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 3.3% local, 61.9% state, and 34.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 66/100, ranked #36 of 175 in Louisiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 257.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 33.9% White, 30.4% African American, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Belle Chasse Academy, enrolling 773 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Belle Chasse Academy accounts for 86.6% of all Belle Chasse Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Belle Chasse Academy a distant remainder — means Belle Chasse Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Belle Chasse Academy student-counselor ratio is 258:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Belle Chasse Academy is typically wider than the Belle Chasse Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Belle Chasse Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 9.7% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

34.8%
Federal
61.9%
State
3.3%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
36 / 175
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Belle Chasse Academy.

White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 30.4%
Asian 2.2%
Multiracial 12.4%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

257.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Belle Chasse Academy

School Enrollment
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter
773

How Belle Chasse Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Louisiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kipp Leadership Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Paul Habans Charter School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Kipp Central City Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Martin Behrman Elementary School Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Belle Chasse Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Louisiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Belle Chasse Academy?

Belle Chasse Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 893 students.

How much does Belle Chasse Academy spend per student?

Belle Chasse Academy spends $18,610 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #36 in Louisiana.

What is the demographic composition of Belle Chasse Academy?

Belle Chasse Academy students are 33.9% White, 30.4% African American, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Belle Chasse Academy?

Belle Chasse Academy has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #36 out of 175 districts in Louisiana.