- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thibodaux, LA
Chackbay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chackbay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220090000700
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chackbay Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Thibodaux · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chackbay Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chackbay Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Thibodaux, LA.
School address
District: Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220090000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Chackbay Elementary School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 220090000700 · Thibodaux, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 15.6:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students)
Chackbay Elementary School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Chackbay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lafour
Central Lafourche High School
1,307 students
- Thibodaux High
Thibodaux High School
1,306 students
- South Lafourch
South Lafourche High School
990 students
- West Thibodaux
West Thibodaux Middle School
592 students
- Thibodaux Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
575 students
- This school 344
Chackbay Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Chackbay Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chackbay Elementary School compares
Chackbay Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 49% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Chackbay Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafourche Parish reports $11,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chackbay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lafourche High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lafourche High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Thibodaux Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thibodaux Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chackbay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Thibodaux
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thibodaux Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 18:1 students per teacher
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Standard public school
499 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
Standard public school
477 students
St. Charles Elementary School
Standard public school
253 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
Standard public school
209 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chackbay Elementary School
How many students attend Chackbay Elementary School?
Chackbay Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thibodaux, LA. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chackbay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chackbay Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% lower 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 Chackbay Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Chackbay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chackbay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chackbay Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Thibodaux, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chackbay Elementary School?
Chackbay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Chackbay Elementary School rank among schools in Thibodaux?
By Resource Investment Index, Chackbay Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Thibodaux, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thibodaux on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafourche Parish?
Besides Chackbay Elementary School, Lafourche Parish also operates Central Lafourche High School (1,307 students), Thibodaux High School (1,306 students), and South Lafourche High School (990 students). See the Lafourche Parish district page for the complete list.