- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belle Chasse, LA
Belle Chasse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Chasse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220123000366
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Chasse Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Belle Chasse · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Chasse Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Chasse Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Belle Chasse, LA.
School address
District: Plaquemines Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220123000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Belle Chasse Elementary School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 220123000366 · Belle Chasse, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 20.9:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Chasse High School (883 students)
Belle Chasse Elementary School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Belle Chasse Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Chasse H
Belle Chasse High School
883 students
- Belle Chasse M
Belle Chasse Middle School
656 students
- This school
Belle Chasse Elementary School
543 students
- Belle Chasse P
Belle Chasse Primary School
395 students
- South Plaquemi
South Plaquemines High School
355 students
- Boothville-Ven 270
Boothville-Venice Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Belle Chasse Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Chasse Elementary School compares
Belle Chasse Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,657
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Belle Chasse Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plaquemines Parish reports $19,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Chasse Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Plaquemines High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boothville-Venice Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Chasse Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Belle Chasse
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Chasse Elementary School
How many students attend Belle Chasse Elementary School?
Belle Chasse Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belle Chasse, LA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Chasse Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Belle Chasse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Chasse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Chasse Elementary School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Belle Chasse, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Chasse Elementary School?
Belle Chasse Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belle Chasse Elementary School rank among public schools in Belle Chasse?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Chasse Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Belle Chasse, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belle Chasse on the city page.
What other schools are in Plaquemines Parish?
Besides Belle Chasse Elementary School, Plaquemines Parish also operates Belle Chasse High School (883 students), Belle Chasse Middle School (656 students), and Belle Chasse Primary School (395 students). See the Plaquemines Parish district page for the complete list.