Belle Chasse Primary School serves 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Chasse Primary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 1900% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belle Chasse Primary School is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
15%
42%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Belle Chasse Primary School?
510 students attend Belle Chasse Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Belle Chasse Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Chasse Primary School?
Belle Chasse Primary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belle Chasse Primary School offer ?
Belle Chasse Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Belle Chasse Primary School part of?
Belle Chasse Primary School is part of Plaquemines Parish School District.
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