At a glance
Reported students
466
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Lucille Cherbonnier School: 466 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Lucille Cherbonnier School
Lucille Cherbonnier School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Waggaman. It is one of 75 current school records connected to Jefferson Parish. NCES reports 466 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 (68.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.8%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lucille Cherbonnier School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White9.9%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black68.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
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 Jefferson Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln School for the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–08
467 reported students
Ralph Bunche/George Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Bridgedale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–05
434 reported students
Public schools near Lucille Cherbonnier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 384 | 1.7 mi |
| Ralph Bunche/George Washington Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 470 | 2.4 mi |
| Harahan School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 390 | 2.7 mi |
| Green Park Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 433 | 3.5 mi |
| John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 545 | 3.5 mi |
| Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–08 | 769 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lucille Cherbonnier School
What grades does Lucille Cherbonnier School serve?
Lucille Cherbonnier School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson Parish.
How many students attend Lucille Cherbonnier School?
Lucille Cherbonnier School reported 466 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 267 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lucille Cherbonnier School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 466 students and 34 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 Lucille Cherbonnier School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lucille Cherbonnier School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lucille Cherbonnier School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.1% 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 Lucille Cherbonnier School in?
Lucille Cherbonnier School is part of Jefferson Parish, based in Harvey, LA, which operates 75 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lucille Cherbonnier School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School (1.7 mi), Ralph Bunche/George Washington Elementary School (2.4 mi), Harahan School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.