Belle Chasse Academy

Belle Chasse Academy is an open, independent charter district located at 100 Fifth St. NAS-JRB in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (70037). Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan area, the district operates a single school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as its own local education agency for federal programs, the district supports a total student enrollment of 773 pupils, consisting of 397 male and 376 female students. The student population reflects a diverse community, including 262 White, 235 Black, 158 Hispanic, 96 multiracial, 17 Asian, and 5 Pacific Islander students across its primary and middle school grade levels.

To support its student body and educational programs, Belle Chasse Academy maintains a substantial full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce totaling 352.5 staff members. This team is composed of 125 FTE teachers, 46.25 FTE instructional aides, and 181.25 FTE support staff personnel, providing extensive instructional and administrative coverage across all grade cohorts—ranging from 92 students each in kindergarten and first grade to 71 students in the eighth grade. Located within U.S. Congressional District 2201, State Senate District 22008, and State House District 22105, the district presents a notable model of a public suburban charter system for local families and educational researchers alike.