Zachary Elementary School vs. Belle Chasse Elementary School
Should I attend Zachary Elementary School or Belle Chasse Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Zachary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Belle Chasse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 778 students in grades 3-4, Zachary Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 546 students in grades 2-4, Belle Chasse Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
3-4
2-4
Total Students
778 students
546 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#127 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
-
201
Grade 3 Students
379
167
Grade 4 Students
399
178
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
53%
11%
% White
41%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
