At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
431
Chesbrough Elementary School: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.9:1 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
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Chesbrough Elementary School
Chesbrough Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kentwood. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Tangipahoa Parish. NCES reports 424 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 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 White (48.1%) and Black (41.7%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. 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 Chesbrough Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.96 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
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White48.1%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black41.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 Tangipahoa Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
431 reported students
Lucille Nesom Memorial
Elementary · Grades PK–08
414 reported students
Roseland Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–08
412 reported students
Midway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
440 reported students
Woodland Park Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–03
458 reported students
Perrin Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
338 reported students
Public schools near Chesbrough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel M. Sumner High School High · Tangipahoa Parish | 09–12 | 428 | 1.8 mi |
| Jewel M. Sumner Middle School Middle · Tangipahoa Parish | 06–08 | 306 | 1.9 mi |
| Spring Creek Elementary School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–05 | 292 | 4.4 mi |
| Roseland Montessori Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–08 | 412 | 6.7 mi |
| O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–06 | 314 | 7 mi |
| Amite Elementary Magnet School Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish | PK–04 | 431 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chesbrough Elementary School
What grades does Chesbrough Elementary School serve?
Chesbrough Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tangipahoa Parish.
How many students attend Chesbrough Elementary School?
Chesbrough Elementary School reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chesbrough Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 424 students and 32.96 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 Chesbrough Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chesbrough Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tangipahoa Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chesbrough Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.5% 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 Chesbrough Elementary School in?
Chesbrough Elementary School is part of Tangipahoa Parish, based in Amite, LA, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chesbrough Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jewel M. Sumner High School (1.8 mi), Jewel M. Sumner Middle School (1.9 mi), Spring Creek Elementary School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.