Public schools in Belle Chasse, LA
5 open public schools with an address in Belle Chasse, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,250
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Belle Chasse public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Belle Chasse, LA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,250 students, an average of 650 per school. The largest campus is Belle Chasse High School (883 students), and the largest elementary school is Belle Chasse Academy (773).
Plaquemines Parish operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Belle Chasse
Elementary schools in Belle Chasse
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse Academy Belle Chasse Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 773 | 12.4:1 | |
| Belle Chasse Elementary School Plaquemines Parish | 02–04 | 543 | 14:1 | |
| Belle Chasse Primary School Plaquemines Parish | PK–01 | 395 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Belle Chasse
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse Middle School Plaquemines Parish | 05–08 | 656 | 10.9:1 |
High schools in Belle Chasse
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Chasse High School Plaquemines Parish | 09–12 | 883 | 13.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.7%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black18.7%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Belle Chasse schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,250 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Belle Chasse
How many public schools are in Belle Chasse, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Belle Chasse: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,250 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Belle Chasse?
Schools with an address in Belle Chasse belong to 2 education agencies, led by Plaquemines Parish (4 schools), Belle Chasse Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Belle Chasse?
Belle Chasse High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Belle Chasse, with 883 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Belle Chasse?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Belle Chasse are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Belle Chasse Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Belle Chasse schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Belle Chasse public schools is 13.1:1, similar to the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Belle Chasse guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities