Chataignier Elementary School

5762 Vine Street
Chataignier, LA 70524
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chataignier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chataignier Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Chataignier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chataignier Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#790 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chataignier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chataignier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chataignier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chataignier Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chataignier Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
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Black
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chataignier Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chataignier Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chataignier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chataignier Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Chataignier Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chataignier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chataignier Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chataignier Elementary School's ranking?
Chataignier Elementary School is ranked #790 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Chataignier Elementary School often compared to?
Chataignier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawtell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Chataignier Elementary School?
402 students attend Chataignier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Chataignier Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chataignier Elementary School?
Chataignier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chataignier Elementary School offer ?
Chataignier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chataignier Elementary School part of?
Chataignier Elementary School is part of Evangeline Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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