W. Smith Jr. Elementary School vs Belle Chasse Elementary School
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School and Belle Chasse Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.6 out of 10. Belle Chasse Elementary School is significantly larger with 606 students, about 1.7× the size of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School (362). In math proficiency, Belle Chasse Elementary School leads at 89.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
Violet, LA
8.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
362 students
Belle Chasse Elementary School
Belle Chasse, LA
8.8/10
Elementary School2nd – 4th
606 students
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| Metric | W. Smith Jr. Elementary School | Belle Chasse Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 9.3 |
| Growth Score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87% | 56.6% |
| Environment Score | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #63 of 1,289 | #45 of 1,289 |
| State Percentile | 95th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | W. Smith Jr. Elementary School | Belle Chasse Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 89.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 88.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | W. Smith Jr. Elementary School | Belle Chasse Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | 2nd – 4th |
| Enrollment | 362 | 606 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.0:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.0% | 56.6% |
| District | St. Bernard Parish | Plaquemines Parish |
| City | Violet | Belle Chasse |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Violet (70092) | Belle Chasse (70037) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,723 | $92,193 |
| Median Home Value | $166,600 | $350,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,147 | $1,650 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.8% | 24.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | 9.5% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 27 min |