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Belle Chasse Primary School

601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA 70037 · (504) 595-6120 · Plaquemines Parish
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL395 STUDENTS
Enrollment
395
Elementary
DISTRICT 353 · STATE 453
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 14.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
225 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 70%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
114
Kindergarten
143
Grade 1
138
Student demographics
White
25865%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 41%
Hispanic
5514%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 12%
Black
5414%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 42%
Asian
113%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 2%
Two+
123%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
51%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19048%
Female
20552%

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About Belle Chasse Primary School

Located at 601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Belle Chasse Primary School is a middle-of-the-pack K-5 school that caters to 395 students (grades pre-K through 1), operated by Plaquemines Parish.

Belle Chasse Primary School is one of 8 schools operated by Plaquemines Parish, a district that teaches 3,510 students overall.

On demographics, Belle Chasse Primary School logs that the largest single group is White, at 65% of enrollment; the rest consists of 14% Hispanic, 14% Black, 3% multiracial, 3% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.6:1. The state averages about 14.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 57% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, census data for Plaquemines Parish shows the typical household earns roughly $86,315 per year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Plaquemines Parish runs 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,283 students), of which Belle Chasse Primary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Belle Chasse Elementary School, around 0.1 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Belle Chasse Primary School operates from a low-density location.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Belle Chasse Primary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Plaquemines Parish at a glance

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Population
22,803
Census ACS
Median income
$86,315
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,283 students

Quick facts

School name
Belle Chasse Primary School
District
Plaquemines Parish
Address
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone
(504) 595-6120
County
Plaquemines Parish
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–01
Total enrollment
395
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
225 (57%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
220123002456
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Belle Chasse Primary School
How large is Belle Chasse Primary School?
Belle Chasse Primary School enrolls approximately 395 students in grades PK-01.
Is Belle Chasse Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Belle Chasse Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Primary School is approximately 13.6:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Belle Chasse Primary School?
Student demographics at Belle Chasse Primary School are roughly 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 14% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Belle Chasse Primary School in?
Belle Chasse Primary School is part of Plaquemines Parish.
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