Chahta-Ima Elementary School

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

**Chahta-Ima Elementary School**, located in the quiet community of Lacombe, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. The name "Chahta-Ima" pays homage to the local Choctaw heritage, reflecting a commitment to the history and identity of the region. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students in their early academic years can develop core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional skills.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic growth, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and character development. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, Chahta-Ima Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, supportive staff, and engaged families, the school remains a cornerstone of the Lacombe community, focused on cultivating the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

325

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chahta-Ima Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	50
Black	104
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
136 (41.8 %)
Black
104 (32.0 %)
Hispanic
50 (15.4 %)
Two or More
28 (8.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)882-7541
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 39

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 67