Belle Chasse Primary School serves 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Chasse Primary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belle Chasse Primary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
18%
41%
White
61%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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?
512 students attend Belle Chasse Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Belle Chasse Primary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belle Chasse Primary School?
Belle Chasse Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Chasse Primary School offer ?
Belle Chasse Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
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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