- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belle Chasse, LA
Belle Chasse Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Chasse Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220123001023
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Chasse Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Belle Chasse · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Chasse Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Chasse Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Belle Chasse, LA.
School address
District: Plaquemines Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220123001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Belle Chasse Middle School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 220123001023 · Belle Chasse, LA Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 16:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Chasse High School (883 students)
Belle Chasse Middle School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Belle Chasse Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Chasse H
Belle Chasse High School
883 students
- This school
Belle Chasse Middle School
656 students
- Belle Chasse E
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 Middle School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Chasse Middle School compares
Belle Chasse Middle 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Belle Chasse Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Plaquemines High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boothville-Venice Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Chasse Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Chasse Middle School
How many students attend Belle Chasse Middle School?
Belle Chasse Middle School has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belle Chasse, LA. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Middle School is 16:1, which is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Chasse Middle School?
51.3% of students at Belle Chasse Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Chasse Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Chasse Middle School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Belle Chasse, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Chasse Middle School?
Belle Chasse Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Belle Chasse?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Chasse Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Plaquemines Parish also operates Belle Chasse High School (883 students), Belle Chasse Elementary School (543 students), and Belle Chasse Primary School (395 students). See the Plaquemines Parish district page for the complete list.