- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belle Chasse, LA
Belle Chasse Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Chasse Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220123002456
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Chasse Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Belle Chasse · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Chasse Primary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Chasse Primary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Belle Chasse, LA.
School address
District: Plaquemines Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220123002456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Belle Chasse Primary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 220123002456 · Belle Chasse, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 18:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Chasse High School (883 students)
Belle Chasse Primary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Belle Chasse Primary 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
- Belle Chasse E
Belle Chasse Elementary School
543 students
- This school
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 Primary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Chasse Primary School compares
Belle Chasse Primary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 20% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Belle Chasse Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Chasse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Plaquemines High School | Similar size | 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 Primary 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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Belle Chasse
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Chasse Primary School
How many students attend Belle Chasse Primary School?
Belle Chasse Primary School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belle Chasse, LA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Primary School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Chasse Primary School?
49.9% of students at Belle Chasse Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Chasse Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Chasse Primary School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Belle Chasse, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Chasse Primary School?
Belle Chasse Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Belle Chasse?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Chasse Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School, Plaquemines Parish also operates Belle Chasse High School (883 students), Belle Chasse Middle School (656 students), and Belle Chasse Elementary School (543 students). See the Plaquemines Parish district page for the complete list.