Belle Chasse Elementary School

Summary:

Belle Chasse Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-4 in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, part of the Plaquemines Parish school district. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in Louisiana, delivering high academic achievement and maintaining a diverse student population.

Belle Chasse Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on the LEAP tests, with 87% of students proficient or better in Math and 85% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59% and 69% statewide, respectively. The school's diverse student body is composed of 64.94% White, 10.88% African American, and 14.16% Hispanic students, higher than many nearby schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.25% to 57.69%, is lower than the state average and some of the surrounding schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Belle Chasse Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Terrytown Elementary, located just 3.6 miles away, has significantly lower academic performance, with only 35-39% of students proficient in Math and 36-37% proficient in English Language Arts. Belle Chasse Elementary's consistent excellence, diverse student population, and strong performance across different subgroups make it a model of educational quality in Louisiana.


Detail:

Public 2-4

 539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
       Belle Chasse, LA  70037


(504) 393-8940

District: Plaquemines Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,819 Help


Students who attend Belle Chasse Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Belle Chasse Middle School
High:    Belle Chasse High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
African American:
15.7%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belle Chasse Elementary School ranks better than 90.1% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Belle Chasse Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Plaquemines Parish School District. Student population at Belle Chasse Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), African American (15.7%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Plaquemines Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Elementary School is 15.6. 2 elementary schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Chasse Elementary School is $16,819. 2 elementary schools in the Plaquemines Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belle Chasse Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Chasse Elementary School 67th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Belle Chasse Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Plaquemines Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Plaquemines Parish 24th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle Chasse Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 82.54 104th 725 85.7%
2008 86.44 61st 743 91.8%
2009 90.88 28th 738 96.2%
2010 90.63 31st 736 95.8%
2011 90.47 37th 766 95.2%
2012 89.34 40th 764 94.8%
2013 87.66 50th 772 93.5%
2014 86.99 54th 777 93.1%
2015 88.42 50th 792 93.7%
2016 88.25 47th 742 93.7%
2017 91.13 24th 739 96.8%
2018 88.07 32nd 728 95.6%
2019 88.88 60th 731 91.8%
2021 86.07 86th 729 88.2%
2022 84.28 103rd 727 85.8%
2023 88.28 65th 730 91.1%
2024 87.76 67th 675 90.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.34 1st 44 97.7%
2019 69.57 10th 46 78.3%
2021 66.69 14th 45 68.9%
2022 90.59 2nd 48 95.8%
2023 65.01 12th 46 73.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.60 4th 89 95.5%
2021 66.99 17th 75 77.3%
2022 96.23 2nd 90 97.8%
2023 42.34 60th 97 38.1%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.35 47th 333 85.9%
2021 67.48 82nd 306 73.2%
2022 81.37 45th 307 85.3%
2023 81.09 39th 296 86.8%
2024 76.01 37th 208 82.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.62 27th 682 96.0%
2019 87.07 52nd 697 92.5%
2021 83.56 76th 719 89.4%
2022 84.44 76th 724 89.5%
2023 87.56 57th 723 92.1%
2024 90.52 45th 674 93.3%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.18 38th 684 94.4%
2021 84.27 89th 705 87.4%
2022 84.80 72nd 701 89.7%
2023 88.28 57th 705 91.9%
2024 88.91 49th 635 92.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.58 55th 281 80.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.09 2nd 30 93.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.81 72nd 696 89.7%
2021 84.61 87th 704 87.6%
2022 85.49 81st 712 88.6%
2023 85.50 84th 713 88.2%
2024 83.98 95th 651 85.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.95 2nd 6 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.78 23rd 547 95.8%
2019 92.40 32nd 559 94.3%
2021 81.56 69th 564 87.8%
2022 86.71 49th 562 91.3%
2023 88.76 40th 570 93.0%
2024 85.85 47th 509 90.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.79 13th 168 92.3%
2019 71.39 44th 190 76.8%
2021 76.19 36th 202 82.2%
2022 87.43 20th 220 90.9%
2023 81.11 32nd 233 86.3%
2024 90.26 10th 189 94.7%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Belle Chasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.18 32nd 516 93.8%
2019 86.63 28th 517 94.6%
2021 78.10 91st 522 82.6%
2022 74.80 111th 517 78.5%
2023 82.02 65th 518 87.5%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Belle Chasse Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Open Quote The teachers we have not only excell with teaching but they truly care for each student. I am proud that my children go there! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Belle Chasse Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 567 111 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 567 111 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 603 106 10 8 5 n/a n/a 0 732
1998 588 103 12 9 5 n/a n/a 0 717
1999 615 119 6 15 2 n/a n/a 0 757
2000 743 136 11 9 5 n/a n/a 0 904
2001 747 155 15 18 2 n/a n/a 0 937
2002 653 165 12 12 7 n/a n/a 0 849
2003 653 165 12 12 7 n/a n/a 0 849
2004 692 166 12 20 10 n/a n/a 0 900
2005 719 167 23 22 13 n/a n/a 0 944
2006 764 278 28 23 13 n/a n/a 0 1106
2007 750 270 33 26 8 n/a n/a 0 1087
2008 671 236 27 39 11 n/a n/a 0 984
2009 682 265 21 46 6 n/a n/a 0 1020
2010 711 259 23 54 8 n/a n/a 0 1055
2011 708 235 26 61 6 0 1 0 1037
2012 734 224 24 64 9 1 6 0 1062
2013 728 213 28 69 3 2 29 0 1072
2014 770 212 28 64 5 0 42 0 1121
2015 737 203 21 65 8 0 54 0 1088
2016 763 189 30 59 11 0 53 0 1105
2017 745 178 29 67 10 0 59 0 1088
2018 714 166 35 84 9 0 71 0 1079
2019 357 83 18 53 5 0 36 0 552
2020 361 75 22 60 5 0 37 0 560
2021 348 78 20 61 6 0 32 0 545
2022 367 58 18 64 5 0 34 0 546
2023 376 63 14 82 6 2 36 0 579
2024 395 95 32 73 11 0 0 0 606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belle Chasse Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 691 37.0 18.7 29.2
1996 691 37.0 18.7 29.2
1997 732 39.0 18.8 31.4
1998 717 41.0 17.5 22.7
1999 757 44.6 17.0 47.7
2000 904 55.8 16.2 51
2001 937 58.3 16.1 38.5
2002 849 57.2 14.8 57.4
2003 849 57.2 14.8 57.4
2004 900 56.0 16.1 55.1
2005 944 56.9 16.6 55.7
2006 1106 81.0 13.7 13.9
2007 1087 73.0 14.9 54.8
2008 984 73.0 13.5 54.6
2009 1020 74.0 13.8 63.9
2010 1055 74.0 14.2 50.7
2011 1037 75.0 13.8 45
2012 1062 75.0 14.1 61.2
2013 1072 78.0 13.7 57.5
2014 1121 85.0 13.1 44.9
2015 1088 59.0 18.4 56.4
2016 1105 72.0 15.3 61.6
2017 1088 89.3 12.1 59.7
2018 1079 43.0 25.0 55.7
2019 552 19.0 29.0 58.5
2020 560 24.9 22.4 57.9
2021 545 24.0 22.7 53.8
2022 546 22.0 24.8 47.3
2023 579 26.8 21.5 57.7
2024 606 38.7 15.6 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belle Chasse Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 691 37.0 18.7 29.2
1996 691 37.0 18.7 29.2
1997 732 39.0 18.8 31.4
1998 717 41.0 17.5 22.7
1999 757 44.6 17.0 47.7
2000 904 55.8 16.2 51
2001 937 58.3 16.1 38.5
2002 849 57.2 14.8 57.4
2003 849 57.2 14.8 57.4
2004 900 56.0 16.1 55.1
2005 944 56.9 16.6 55.7
2006 1106 81.0 13.7 13.9
2007 1087 73.0 14.9 54.8
2008 984 73.0 13.5 54.6
2009 1020 74.0 13.8 63.9
2010 1055 74.0 14.2 50.7
2011 1037 75.0 13.8 45
2012 1062 75.0 14.1 61.2
2013 1072 78.0 13.7 57.5
2014 1121 85.0 13.1 44.9
2015 1088 59.0 18.4 56.4
2016 1105 72.0 15.3 61.6
2017 1088 89.3 12.1 59.7
2018 1079 43.0 25.0 55.7
2019 552 19.0 29.0 58.5
2020 560 24.9 22.4 57.9
2021 545 24.0 22.7 53.8
2022 546 22.0 24.8 47.3
2023 579 26.8 21.5 57.7
2024 606 38.7 15.6 56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Belle Chasse Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,651
2018 $13,670
2019 $14,888
2020 $15,078
2021 $15,881
2022 $16,819

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Chasse Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 65th of 730 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belle Chasse Elementary School)8589
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plaquemines Parish)8384
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belle Chasse Elementary School)8476
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plaquemines Parish)7870
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Belle Chasse Elementary School)7160
 11%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Plaquemines Parish)5855
 3%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Belle Chasse Elementary School)8789
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Plaquemines Parish)7678
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552579
 4.9%
African American8363
 24.1%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian1814
 22.2%
Hispanic5382
 54.7%
Pacific Islander02
White357376
 5.3%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%57.7%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Belle Chasse Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 606 students attended Belle Chasse Elementary School.

Yes. Belle Chasse Elementary School ranks in the top 9.9% of Louisiana elementary schools.

Students who attend Belle Chasse Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belle Chasse Middle School
High : Belle Chasse High School

Students at Belle Chasse Elementary School are 65% White, 16% African American, 12% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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