Chataignier Elementary School

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Chataignier Elementary School, located at 5762 Vine Street in the rural community of Chataignier, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Evangeline Parish School District. As a PK-8 school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing core academic instruction to students from early childhood through their middle school years. The school is known for its intimate campus setting, which fosters a close-knit environment where students can receive personalized attention and support as they progress through their formative educational stages.

The institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum aligned with Louisiana state standards, emphasizing fundamental literacy, mathematics, and social development. Beyond traditional academics, Chataignier Elementary serves as a central hub for the small village of Chataignier, often participating in regional district initiatives and local events. By maintaining a stable and supportive learning atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school, while grounding them in the values and culture of their local community.

402

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chataignier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	12
Black	182
Two or More	19

White
189 (47.0 %)
Black
182 (45.3 %)
Two or More
19 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.0 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Evangeline Parish
Phone:	(337)885-3173
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 19

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 36