At a glance
Reported students
294
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476.5
The Leah Chase School: 294 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about The Leah Chase School
The Leah Chase School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in New Orleans. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Orleans Parish. NCES reports 294 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below 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 (88.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Leah Chase School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.86 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black88.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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.
Other schools in Orleans Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–08
659 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
Elementary · Grades PK–08
739 reported students
Travis Hill School
Other · Grades 03–12
117 reported students
Public schools near The Leah Chase 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Charter School Elementary · Charter · Wilson Charter School | PK–08 | 601 | 1.2 mi |
| Esperanza Charter School Elementary · Charter · Esperanza Charter School | PK–08 | 538 | 1.2 mi |
| Success @ Thurgood Marshall Elementary · Charter · Success Preparatory Academy | PK–08 | 490 | 1.6 mi |
| Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Elementary · Jefferson Parish | PK–05 | 356 | 1.7 mi |
| Samuel J. Green Charter School Elementary · Charter · Samuel J Green Charter School | PK–08 | 507 | 1.8 mi |
| Audubon Charter School Elementary · Charter · Audubon Charter School | PK–08 | 937 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Leah Chase School
What grades does The Leah Chase School serve?
The Leah Chase School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Orleans Parish.
How many students attend The Leah Chase School?
The Leah Chase School reported 294 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Leah Chase School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 294 students and 24.86 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 The Leah Chase School a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Leah Chase School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Orleans Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of The Leah Chase School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is The Leah Chase School in?
The Leah Chase School is part of Orleans Parish, based in New Orleans, LA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Leah Chase School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson Charter School (1.2 mi), Esperanza Charter School (1.2 mi), Success @ Thurgood Marshall (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.