Chitimacha Tribal School

3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544

110 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Chitimacha Tribal School, located in Jeanerette, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence while honoring the cultural heritage of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. As a tribal-operated school, it provides a unique environment that integrates rigorous core academic standards with the specific history, language, and traditions of the Chitimacha people. By bridging contemporary educational goals with ancestral knowledge, the school aims to empower its students to succeed in the modern world while remaining firmly rooted in their indigenous identity.

Beyond its focus on K-8 curriculum, the school functions as a cornerstone of the tribal community, emphasizing the holistic development of its students. The administration and faculty prioritize a nurturing atmosphere that encourages leadership, community responsibility, and cultural pride. Through its commitment to high educational standards and the preservation of the Chitimacha way of life, the school plays a central role in ensuring that future generations are well-prepared to contribute to both their tribal nation and the broader society.

110

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chitimacha Tribal School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	110

American Indian
110 (100.0%)

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:	No
District:	Chitimacha Tribal School
Phone:	(337)923-9960
Website:	http://chitimacha.gov
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 11