Lucille Cherbonnier School

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lucille Cherbonnier/Norbert Rillieux Elementary School, located in Waggaman, Louisiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local Jefferson Parish community. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding area, focusing on academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development. As part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, it works to provide equitable resources and inclusive opportunities for its diverse student body. Through dedicated faculty and staff, Lucille Cherbonnier/Norbert Rillieux Elementary strives to create an inviting atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue excellence, participate in extracurricular activities, and develop a lifelong love for learning.

466

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucille Cherbonnier School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	83
Black	319
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Black
319 (68.5%)
Hispanic
83 (17.8%)
White
46 (9.9%)
Two or More
17 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)431-9740
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lucille Cherbonnier School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	58
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lucille Cherbonnier School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	46.8%
Male	248	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)