Belle Chasse Elementary School

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

579 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.

579

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle Chasse Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	82
Black	63
Asian	14
Two or More	36
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
376 (64.9 %)
Hispanic
82 (14.2 %)
Black
63 (10.9 %)
Two or More
36 (6.2 %)
Asian
14 (2.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)393-8940
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
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 2 199

Grade 3 211

Grade 4 169