Excellent
#120 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 9% in state
Belle Chasse Elementary School
Elementary School · Plaquemines Parish · Belle Chasse, LA
A Plaquemines Parish elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1484 Woodland Hwy., Belle Chasse, LA 70037
- Math 71% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belle Chasse Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belle Chasse Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,193
Median home value
$350,000
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Elan Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Alice M Harte Elementary Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Athlos Academy of Jefferson ParishCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Plaquemines Parish
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Chasse Elementary School is listed in Plaquemines Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Chasse Elementary School
Belle Chasse Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belle Chasse, LA, part of Plaquemines Parish, serving approximately 606 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Chasse Elementary School
What grades does Belle Chasse Elementary School serve?
Belle Chasse Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Belle Chasse Elementary School?
Belle Chasse Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Chasse Elementary School rank in LA?
Belle Chasse Elementary School ranks #120 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Belle Chasse Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Chasse Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Chasse Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Chasse Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belle Chasse Elementary School a charter school?
No, Belle Chasse Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Chasse Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Belle Chasse Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Chasse Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Belle Chasse Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (504) 393-8940
- Area population (ZIP 70037)
- 16,792
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70037; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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