At a glance
Reported students
375
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Chataignier Elementary School: 375 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 349
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Chataignier Elementary School
Chataignier Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Chataignier. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Evangeline Parish. NCES reports 375 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49.9%) and White (44.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Chataignier Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black49.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Evangeline Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vidrine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
359 reported students
Mamou Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
392 reported students
James Stephens Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
421 reported students
Ville Platte Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
W. W. Stewart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
283 reported students
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
661 reported students
Public schools near Chataignier Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | 01–04 | 310 | 7 mi |
| Lawtell Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | PK–08 | 567 | 7.6 mi |
| Glendale Elementary School Elementary · St. Landry Parish | 01–04 | 259 | 8.1 mi |
| Ville Platte Elementary School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–05 | 319 | 8.1 mi |
| Mamou Elementary School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–04 | 392 | 8.2 mi |
| James Stephens Montessori School Elementary · Evangeline Parish | PK–08 | 421 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chataignier Elementary School
What grades does Chataignier Elementary School serve?
Chataignier Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Evangeline Parish.
How many students attend Chataignier Elementary School?
Chataignier Elementary School reported 375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 349 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chataignier Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 375 students and 26.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chataignier Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chataignier Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evangeline Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chataignier Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chataignier Elementary School in?
Chataignier Elementary School is part of Evangeline Parish, based in Ville Platte, LA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chataignier Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Elementary School (7 mi), Lawtell Elementary School (7.6 mi), Glendale Elementary School (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.