Belle Chasse Elementary School

539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037

543 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Belle Chasse Primary School, located at 539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plaquemines Parish School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education through the primary elementary grades. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into upper elementary education and beyond.

As a cornerstone of the Belle Chasse community, the primary school benefits from the close-knit nature of the area, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The institution prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and build a strong educational baseline. Through its commitment to local academic standards and community-centered values, Belle Chasse Primary School plays a vital role in shaping the early academic journey of children in Plaquemines Parish.

543

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle Chasse Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	75
Black	83
Asian	34
Two or More	2
American Indian	7

White
342 (63.0%)
Black
83 (15.3%)
Hispanic
75 (13.8%)
Asian
34 (6.3%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Plaquemines Parish
Phone:	(504)595-6620
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 177

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 191